Hairstyling Program

The Hairstyling Degree is a comprehensive curriculum that prepares students for a wide range of careers within the beauty industry. The curriculum offers theoretical and practical instruction. Through interactive demonstrations and hands-on applications, students acquire knowledge, language skills for career opportunities in haircutting, hairstyling, sales, and entrepreneurship. Students will understand the importance of professionalism and artistic endeavor in this diverse industry.

100 completers annually is the estimate for the hairstyling degree.

California SB 803 has added a Hairstyling License in addition to the existing and revised Cosmetology License. This bill will take effect January 1, 2022. 

Outcome (objective)	Description
Outcome 1	Compare and contrast the averages of students passing the California state licensure quarterly results, through the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology school results data.
Outcome 2	Pass and complete the program with a passing grade of 75%-C in the three required courses for the hairstyling program.
Outcome 3	Evolved workmanship is attained through a combination of required projects, externships, and industry partners' suggestions for entry-level positions.

Students receiving this degree must meet the following requirements:

1. Complete the District General Education Pattern, CSUGE or IGETC.
   If transferring to a CSU or UC students are strongly recommended to complete the CSUGE or IGETC General Education Patterns. Students looking to transfer to an out of state or private college should consult with a counselor for the appropriate GE pattern selection.
2. Complete with a “C” or better each course as specified by the major.
3. Maintain an overall GPA of a 2.0 or better in all degree applicable coursework.
4. Meet the local area requirement of Kinesiology/Dance.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
COS 141	Introduction to Cosmetology	8.5	Y1
COS 181	Haircutting	8.5	Y1
COS 191	Hairstyling	8.5	Y2

Career Technical and Continuing Education, Cosmetology program

Cerritos College and Santa Monica College both are creating a Hairstyling degree program.

It is projected that 100 students annually will be enrolled in the Hairstyling degree program.