COSMETOLOGY Certificate Minimum 38 hours Career & Technical Education • Certificate • Minimum 2.0 OGPA • Major Code: CCOS First Semester Credit Hrs Second Semester Credit Hrs COS 171 Cosmetology Theory I 2 COS 170 Salon Business Computer 2 COS 172 Cosmetology Clinic I 5 COS 175 Cosmetology Theory III 2 COS 173 Cosmetology Theory II 3 COS 176 Cosmetology Clinic III 5 COS 174 Cosmetology Clinic II 5 COS 177 Cosmetology Theory IV 2 15 COS 178 Cosmetology Clinic IV 6 Total Hours 17 Total Hours Third Semester Credit Hrs CPR 112* Heartsaver First Aid 1 COS 270 Cosmetology Clinic V 3 COS 271 Cosmetology Internship 2 6 Total Hours THIS CURRICULUM is designed to provide the student with knowledge and skills necessary to pass the licensing exam for the State Board of Registration and Education. Students learn all phases of cosmetology, including theory, research, design, specialized skills, and complex cosmetology. Coursework is learned through lectures, practical instruction, study assignments, skill tests, written exams and internship experience. INSTRUCTION IS IN A WELL-EQUIPPED CLASSROOM/LAB on campus in the Conference Center (B-Bldg/1st floor) and is licensed by the Illinois Department of Registration and Education. A total of 1500 clock hours is required by the State of Illinois for completion of the program. Attendance is, therefore, mandatory. Contact a college counselor to arrange a campus visit and tour the Cosmetology Department. STUDENTS ARE ACCEPTED into the Cosmetology program in August of each year. Students are required to attend a mandatory orientation prior to the start date of class. Students must have a score of 20 or higher on the Reading portion of the ACT or a score of 54 or higher on the AccuPlacer reading test or a score of 236 on the NextGen AccuPlacer reading portion or a score of 480 on the evidence-based reading and writing portion of the SAT and/or a composite SAT score of 1020 or higher, (or complete ENG 109-4 at SIC with a grade of “C” or better) to begin the Cosmetology Program. Students purchase a textbook, two workbooks, clinic journal and kit the first semester, and these are used for the whole curriculum. *Students must complete CPR 112 Heartsaver 1st Aid w/ CPR prior to program completion. Please check with an advisor for CPR 112 class registration during spring enrollment. GRADUATION: Students must apply for graduation to receive the diploma from the college. Graduation is held at SIC in May of each year. STATE BOARD EXAM: The Instructor will provide information about taking the State Board Exam for licensure. COS 190-6 Cosmetology Refresher Course is available at Southeastern Illinois College for hairdressers who have a Cosmetology License that needs to be renewed. Phone the Cosmetology Instructor toll free at 1-866-338-2742 ext 2217 or 618/252-5400 ext 2217 for dates and times. Occupational information about this program is available at O*NET online www.onetonline.org. Once at that website enter the SOC Code that is listed for this program. O*NET – SOC Code: 39-5012.00, 39-5091.00, 39-5092.00, 39-5094.00 Career Opportunities: Major Employers: Cosmetologist, Salon Owner, Salon Manager, Salon Colorist, Manicurist, Styling Salons, Residential Care Facilities, Product Manufacturers, Skin Care Specialist, Makeup Artist. Government Institutions, Schools, and Distributors For Hair, Skin, and Nail Products. 10/19 Southeastern Illinois College • 3575 College Road • Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 • 618-252-5400 • www.sic.edu Southeastern Illinois College • 3575 College Road • Harrisburg, Illinois 62946 • 618-252-5400 • www.sic.edu 83