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Submitter's Information

Name

Madeline Bettencourt

Title

Associate Professor, Department Chair & Director

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Riverside City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Shari Yates

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Hairstyling Concepts

Submission Type

Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)

TOPs Code

Cosmetology and Barbering (300700)

Projected Start Date

08/23/27

Catalog Description

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, and other related industry establishments. This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting, chemical and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed hairstylist in the state of California. Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the hairstyling industry, physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth. Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills.

Enrollment Completer Projections

Approximately 60-125 completers with certificate or degree per school year.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist’s offices and other related industry establishments. This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed cosmetologist in the state of California. Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the cosmetology industry, physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth. Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

22

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

22

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Program Goals and Objectives

  • Deduce valid conclusions, compare, and contrast viable techniques and apply principles in preparation of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology written exam.
  • Identify and analyze concepts leading to synthesis of theory for the state board written exam. Produce a business plan and portfolio.
  • Demonstrate entry-level industry skills in a clinic laboratory setting.
  • Demonstrate workplace behaviors (“soft skills”) necessary for success in the cosmetology industry

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist’s offices and other related industry establishments. This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed cosmetologist in the state of California. Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the cosmetology industry, physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth. Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills. Program supports the college mission by offering career opportunities for students.


Program Requirements
CourseTitleUnitsYear/Semester
(Y1 or S1)
COS 60A1Cosmetology Concepts Level A16.5S1
COS 60A2Cosmetology Concepts Level A26.5S1
COS 60D1Cosmetology Concepts Level D14.5S2
COS 60D2Cosmetology Concepts Level D24.5S2




Supporting Documents

Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

04/22/26 - 10:24 AM

Last edited at

05/05/26 - 12:42 PM by Madeline Bettencourt

Status

Recommended

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Andria Coyle Super User   ·  05/12/26

Received regional recommendation at the May 11, 2026 IEDRC Deans Meeting.