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Program Overview:
The Cosmetology program is a career and technical program licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. Satisfactory progress in the program will more than meet the 1,500 hours required by the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation before taking the state licensing exam. In order to accomplish this, students are enrolled for 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, when school is in session. Students are accepted into the program at the beginning of the fall and spring semesters and must complete three (3) consecutive semesters which will include one (1) summer session. In addition to tuition, cosmetology students are required to purchase clinic shoes, a cosmetology kit, and textbooks. Completion of the program qualifies the student to take a state examination for registration as a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Illinois.

Professional Licensure Information
This program of study prepares students to seek a professional licensure or certification in the state of Illinois and may not meet minimum requirements for other states. See the Professional Licensure Disclosure at www.iecc.edu/licensuredisclosure.

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This course is designed for students interested in starting their own business. Students will study the process of designing, organizing, starting, and maintaining a small service oriented business. A comprehensive business plan will be required for the final project.

This course focuses on life skills, professional ethics, bacteriology, safety and sanitation as it pertains to Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulations, client-centered design, the fundamentals of perming, hair color, hair sculpture, and hair design. Students will also focus on the fundamentals of manicures, pedicures, and waxing. One-half to twelve credits will be awarded each time student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be twelve credits.

This course is designed for students enrolled in technical programs. Topics include: measurement and approximation, algebraic principles and operation, identification and use of formulas. In addition, geometric and trigonometric principles may also be covered if applicable to the program area. Emphasis is placed on the application of mathematical concepts to the solution of problems in vocational and technical fields. PREREQUISITE: Score at beginning algebra level on placement exam or consent of instructor.

This course is a continuation of development of manipulation skills in areas of hairstyling, perm waving, hair coloring, and manicuring using more advanced techniques. Chemical relaxing will also be covered. The basic theory of electricity, heat and light energy as related to the practice of cosmetology will be taught with various safety precautions followed. A working knowledge of cosmetic chemistry, as applied to scalp, hair treatment, and makeup is presented. Up to twelve credits will be awarded each time the student successfully completes the course. Total number of credits that may be applied to a degree shall be twelve credits. PREREQUISITE: COS 1200 Cosmetology I.

Composition I is an introductory course in composition and rhetoric emphasizing expository prose. Major focus is on organization, paragraph structure, and elimination of mechanical errors. The writing course sequence will (1) develop awareness of the writing process; (2) provide inventional, organizational, and editorial strategies; (3) stress the variety of uses for writing; and (4) emphasize critical skills in reading, thinking, and writing. Grade of C or better is required for IAI transfer credit.

This course is designed to develop the student's appreciation of the value of communication between individuals and between business and industries. It is to provide a practical application for today's trades, business, and industrial workers, particularly in the comprehension and expression of written English as it applies to business letters, reports, and memoranda.

This course is designed for maximum development of cosmetology skills necessary to assure success in the field. Emphasis will be on proficiency in all areas included in Cosmetology I and Cosmetology IIA, while including anatomy and physiology, body systems, and the Illinois law as applied to cosmetology and salon business and employment skills. PREREQUISITES: COS 1200 Cosmetology I and COS 1210 Cosmetology IIA.

This course is designed to teach basic first aid and emergency management procedures and skills for a variety of injuries and sudden illnesses.

We recommend that you contact an advisor before enrolling in any degree, certificate, or transfer program to ensure all requirements are met including total hours associated with transfer courses.

This is a General Education or Elective course to be selected and therefore has no schedule link.