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Salon and Spa Support Specialist (ST11) Technical Certificate of Credit

(Stand Alone & Embedded in Cosmetology for Licensure Certificate)

Program Description:

The Salon and Spa Support Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, structure of the hair, diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp, hair and scalp analysis, basic hair and scalp treatments, basic shampooing techniques, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Salon and Spa Support Specialist Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, or salon owner.

Entrance date: Each semester

Program admission requirements:

Minimum Test Scores

ACCUPLACER NEXT GENERATION –	Reading	224	ACCUPLACER-	Sentence Skills	60
	Writing	236		Reading Comprehension	55
	Arithmetic	229		Arithmetic	34

Credits required for graduation: 12

Length of Program: 1 Term

Curriculum Outline (12 hours)

Courses 12 credits	12
COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology Theory Introduces fundamental both theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state rules, and regulations; state regulatory agency, image; bacteriology; decontamination and infection control, chemistry fundamentals, safety, Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, and anatomy and physiology.	4
COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment Corequisite: COSM 1000 Introduces the theory, procedures and products used in the care and treatment of the scalp and hair, disease and disorders and their treatments and the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo, condition, and recondition the hair and scalp.	3
COSM 1120Salon Management Corequisite: COSM 1000 Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned salon. Topics include: law requirements regarding employment, tax payer education / federal and state responsibilities, law requirements for owning and operating a salon business, business management practices, and public relations and career development.	3
Select one of the following courses	2
EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development Emphasizes human relations and professional development in today's rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include human relations skills, job acquisition skills and communication, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.	2