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Submitter's Information
Madeline Bettencourt
Associate Professor, Department Chair & Director
Inland Empire/Desert
Riverside City College
CTE Dean
Shari Yates
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Program Details
Hairstyling Concepts
Program Modifications (formerly substantial changes)
Cosmetology and Barbering (300700)
08/23/27
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.
Approximately 60-125 completers with certificate or degree per school year.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
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
22
22
60
Course Report
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.
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COS 60A1 | Cosmetology Concepts Level A1 | 6.5 | S1 |
| COS 60A2 | Cosmetology Concepts Level A2 | 6.5 | S1 |
| COS 60D1 | Cosmetology Concepts Level D1 | 4.5 | S2 |
| COS 60D2 | Cosmetology Concepts Level D2 | 4.5 | S2 |
Supporting Documents
Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions
Submission Details
04/22/26 - 10:24 AM
05/05/26 - 12:42 PM by Madeline Bettencourt
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Andria Coyle Super User · 05/12/26
Received regional recommendation at the May 11, 2026 IEDRC Deans Meeting.