Objectives
The world around us is an exciting place of color, shape
and beauty. In the Cosmetology Department at Santa Monica
College, we bring this beauty to reality. We welcome you to join
our program where you can obtain the education to succeed in
the cosmetology, skin care, and nail care industries. These wellestablished
programs will prepare you for a professional career,
a career change or advancement in your existing career.
We offer a variety of classes to help you obtain that goal
you have been dreaming about. The cosmetology program is
an exciting one and may lead you to a career as a platform artist,
educator, stylist, colorist, salon owner, sales representative,
and makeup artist, as well as offer you the opportunity to work
in the television and movie industries, on cruise ships, and in
many other wonderful professions.
Our program prepares you to take the state board examination
for a cosmetology license after completing 1600 hours,
a skin care license after completing 600 hours, or a nail care
license after completing 400 hours. Santa Monica College also
offers an Associate in Arts degree in cosmetology.
High school students in the 11th and 12th grades may
begin this program concurrently with the high school program
when approved by the high school principal.
Course description
ASSOCIATE IN ARTS DEGREE – 60 UNITS
Students must complete major requirements in effect at
the time enrollment begins or major requirements in effect at
graduation as long as continuous enrollment is maintained.
(See page 48 for definition of continuous enrollment).
At least 50% of the required major units must be completed
at Santa Monica College.
The major consists of at least 37 units.
Each of the following courses must be completed with a
grade of C (2.0) or higher, to total 1600 hours:
Cosmetology (37 units)
Required Courses:
Cosmetology 10, 20, 30, 40, 50A, 50B, Related Science
classes
Cosmetology 11A, 21A, 31A, 42, Haircutting classes
Cosmetology 11B, 21B, 31B, Hairstyling classes
Cosmetology 11C, 21C, 31C, Hair coloring classes
Cosmetology 11D, 21D, Permanent Wave classes
Cosmetology 14, 24, Curly Hair Techniques classes
Cosmetology 16, 26, 36, Nail Care classes
Cosmetology 18, 28A, 28B, 38, 48, 48B, Skin Care classes
Cosmetology 64, Salon Management
In order to fulfill required hours, operations, and/or units,
choose one or more of the following salon classes:
COSM 29, 39, 49, 59, 69, Salon classes
