Effective Spring 2012, Cerritos College is moving toward mandatory Assessment, ... Students may also qualify for an A.A.
Cosmetology Program OVERVIEW Thank you for your interest in the Cosmetology Program. This course will prepare you for a career in cosmetology by providing you the skills to cut, color, perm, straighten, and braid hair along with other applications and techniques. In addition, you will also learn manicuring, pedicuring and skin care. Approximately 75% of the 1600 clocked hours is spent on performing hands-on applications. COLLEGE REQUIREMENT Effective Spring 2012, Cerritos College is moving toward mandatory Assessment, Orientation and Counseling for students new to college. CERTIFICATE AND DEGREES Upon successful completion of the cosmetology program, students can petition for a certificate of completion. Students may also qualify for an A.A. degree upon successful completion of additional coursework to complete the Cerritos College Graduation Requirements and achieve the minimum of 60 units. -Please refer to the schedule of classes and/or the college catalog for complete detailed information. PROGRAM HOURS & DURATION The cosmetology program offered during the day or in the evening. -DAY students attend class from 8:30am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday. Students can complete the program over (1) two regular semesters and one eight-week summer session over a period of one academic calendar year or (2) three regular semesters over a period of one and one-half years. -EVENING students attend class 5:30pm to 10:30pm Monday thru Thursday. Students can complete the program over (1) four regular semester and two eight-week summer sessions over a period of two academic calendar years or (2) six regular semesters over a period of three academic calendar years. REGISTRATION During the fall & spring semesters, new students need to register in COS 60A: Introductory to Cosmetology I. During the summer, full-time day students need to register in COS 70A: Introductory Cosmetology. During the summer, part-time night students need to register in COS 71A: Introductory Cosmetology. -Please refer to the schedule of classes for appropriate class ticket numbers and section offerings/availability. ASSOCIATED PROGRAM COSTS Please note that this should be used as a guide and reference only. This is a breakdown for both the full-time and part-time enrollment options. This is subject to college and legislative changes.
Enrollment Fee ($36 per unit; f/t is 20 units & p/t is 10 units) Student Activity Fee Health Service Fee Parking Fee (optional) Subtotal for Enrollment Fees (per semester) Miscellaneous Costs (for supplies, uniform, shoes, etc.) State Board Books (purchase @ bookstore)
FULL-TIME ENROLLMENT Summer Fall/ Spring (if offered) $288 $720 $4 $10 $13 $16 $20 $35 $325 $781 $150 $150 $30 $30
PART-TIME ENROLLMENT Summer Fall/Spring (if offered) $144 $360 $4 $10 $13 $16 $20 $35 $181 $421 $150 $150 $30 $30
*ONE TIME PURCHASE AT ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY OF PROGRAM*
Student Kit (purchase @ Cosmetology Department)
$1350
$1350
$1350
$1350
Subtotal including miscellaneous costs and first semester costs
$1855
$2311
$1711
$1951
Approximate total cost for the course is
$3717
$4173
$4326
$4897
*ONE TIME PURCHASE AT ENTRY OR RE-ENTRY OF PROGRAM*
FOR FULL-TIME (DAY) PROGRAM If a student begins the cosmetology program in the summer semester: Summer semester (if offered) COS 70A (8 week session) Fall semester COS 61A (1st 9 week session) and COS 61B (2nd 9 week session) Spring semester COS 62A (1st 9 week session) and COS 62B (2nd 9 week session) If a student begins the cosmetology program in the fall semester: Fall semester COS 60A (1st 9 week session) and COS 60B (2nd 9 week session) Spring semester COS 61A (1st 9 week session) and COS 61B (2nd 9 week session) Summer semester (if offered) OR COS70C (8 week session) OR Fall semester (if no summer is offered) COS 62A (1st 9 week session) and COS 62B (2nd 9 week session) If a student begins the cosmetology program in the spring semester: Spring semester COS 60A (1st 9 week session) and COS 60B (2nd 9 week session) Summer semester (if offered)OR COS 70B (2nd 8 week session) OR Fall semester (if no summer is offered) COS 61A (1st 9 week session) and COS 61B (2nd 9 week session) Spring semester COS 62A (1st 9 week session) and COS 62B (2nd 9 week session) *COS 53 may be repeated for a maximum of 19.5 units as necessary to complete the 1600 hours required by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology.
FOR PART-TIME (NIGHT) PROGRAM If Summer Session is offered If NO Summer Session is offered If a student begins the cosmetology program in the summer semester: Summer semester COS 71A (8 week session) n/a Fall semester COS 60B (18 week session) COS 60A (18 week session) Spring semester COS 61A (18 week session) COS 60B (18 week session) Summer semester COS 72B (8 week session) n/a Fall semester COS 62A (18 week session) COS 61A (18 week session) Spring semester COS 62B (18 week session) COS 61B (18 week session) Summer semester n/a Fall semester COS 62A (18 week session) Spring semester COS 62B (18 week session) If a student begins the cosmetology program in the fall semester: Fall semester COS 60A (18 week session) COS 60A (18 week session) Spring semester COS 60B (18 week session) COS 60B (18 week session) Summer semester COS 72A (8 week session) n/a Fall semester COS 61B (18 week session COS 61A (18 week session) Spring semester COS 62A (18 week session) COS 61B (18 week session) Summer semester COS 73B (8 week session) n/a Fall semester COS 62A (18 week session) Spring semester COS 62B (18 week session) If a student begins the cosmetology program in the spring semester: Spring semester COS 60A (18 week session) COS 60A (18 week session) Summer semester COS 71B (8 week session) n/a Fall semester COS 61A (18 week session) COS 60B (18 week session) Spring semester COS 61B (18 week session) COS 61A (18 week session) Summer semester COS 73A (8 week session) n/a Fall semester COS 62B (18 week session) COS 61B (18 week session) Spring semester COS 62A (18 week session) Summer semester n/a Fall semester COS 62B (18 week session) *COS 63 may be repeated for a maximum of 10 units as necessary to complete the 1600 hours required by the Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the Cerritos College Cosmetology Department Health Sciences Building • 2nd floor, Room 202 11110 Alondra Blvd., Norwalk, CA 90650 562-467-5047 or 562-860-2451 ext. 2950 www.cerritos.edu/cosmetology rev_062011
