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Human Services Career Cluster - Cosmetology

MAJORS OFFERED

Cosmetology

Required Courses (8 units required)

  • Cosmetology 1 (2 units)
  • Cosmetology 2 (2 units)
  • Cosmetology 3 (2 units)
  • Cosmetology 4 (2 units) 

COURSE DESCRIPTIONS 

COSMETOLOGY 1    2 units

Prerequisites:

  • Current 11th grader  
  • English 1 and Algebra 1 with grade C or higher in each
  • Pre-entry Interview

Course Code – 615021CD  Maximum Class Size - 20

Cosmetology 1 introduces students to the field of cosmetology and the related cosmetics arts. Training is done in the classroom and lab.  Students will learn basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, professionalism, and desirable attitudes necessary to begin a career as a licensed cosmetologist.  This course of study includes orientation, safety, life skills, management, professional image, communicating for success, infection control, anatomy and physiology, electricity, properties of the hair, principles of hair design, shampooing, conditioning, haircutting, wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, thermal styling, braiding.  Students will only work on mannequins in lab work.   Student kits will stay at school until the student has been trained to use the tools.  

COSMETOLOGY 2    2 units

Prerequisites:

  • Current 11th grader  
  • English 2 and Math unit with grade C or higher in each
  • Cosmetology 1 with grade C or higher  
  • 250 Cosmetology hours  
  • Teacher recommendation

Course Code – 615121CD Maximum Class Size - 20

Cosmetology 2 is a continuation of Cosmetology 1.  Training is done in the classroom and lab.  Students will continue working to perfect the skills learned in Cosmetology 1.  In this class students will learn nail diseases and disorders; properties of the hair, scalp, and nails; manicure; pedicure; principles of hair design; and chemical texture service.  Students will be able to perform service for the public in a student service salon and will also continue to work on mannequins.  Students who are ready will start competing in state and national level competitions.  There is a fee for this course.

COSMETOLOGY 3    2 units

Prerequisites:

  • Entering 12th grade  
  • Cosmetology 2 with grade C or higher  
  • 550 Cosmetology hours

Course Code – 615221CD Maximum Class Size - 20

Cosmetology 3 is a continuation of Cosmetology 2.  The students will work on perfecting the skills previously studied.  In addition, this course will include hair relaxing, color theory, hair color, and study of the skin, facials, makeup, and hair removal.  

COSMETOLOGY 4    2 units

Prerequisites:

  • Entering 12th grade  
  • Cosmetology 3 with grade C or higher  
  • 750 Cosmetology hours

Course Code – 615321CD Maximum Class Size - 20

Cosmetology 4 will prepare the students to take the SC State Board of Cosmetology written and practical exams, salon management, business skills, and job seeking skills.  To receive credit for the class the student must have earned a minimum of 1000 hours in cosmetology and is required to take SC State Board exams.  There is a fee for this course.    Human Services Internship, Work-Based Credit 1 unit Prerequisites:  • Cosmetology 4 Course Code: 579000CW Human Services Internship is a structured work-based credit bearing course that is taken as a fifth unit in a CATE completer program.

Anderson School District Five Nondiscrimination Statement

Anderson School District Five is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all students, staff, parents/legal guardians, visitors, and community members, who participate or seek to participate in its programs or activities. Accordingly, the District does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), color, disability, age, genetic information, national origin, or any other applicable status protected by local, state, or federal law. 

The District will use the grievance procedures set forth in policy to process complaints based on alleged violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; the Equal Pay Act of 1963; the Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008; and Titles I and II of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

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Honors Framework:

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Potential Careers:

Cosmetology 

Aesthetician

Nail Tech

Available Certifications:

South Carolina Professional Licenses LLR

Student Organizations:

Skills USA

National Technical Honor Society