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2026-2027 Catalog

Cosmetology Certificate

See list of Department Chairs on the Personnel page.

Program Description

Provides comprehensive training in hair cutting, styling, and coloring, plus skincare, nail care, and makeup through coordinated classroom theory and hands-on practice. Emphasizes sanitation, product chemistry, and salon business operations to prepare students for state licensure.

The Cosmetology program has a selective admissions process. The program application and requirements are available at Pueblo Community College Cosmetology. Once you have applied and been accepted to the cosmetology program, you will be registered by the department to the courses listed below per semester.

All Cosmetology core courses require program admission

Total Credits: 53

First Fall (17 credits)

COS 1003 - Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I Credit(s): 1
COS 1010 - Introduction to Hair Coloring Credit(s): 2
COS 1020 - Introduction to Hair Cutting Credit(s): 2
COS 1030 - Introduction to Hair Styling Credit(s): 2
COS 1040 - Introduction to Chemical Texture Credit(s): 1
COS 1050 - Laws, Rules and Regulations Credit(s): 1
NAT 1008 - Introduction to Manicures, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails Credit(s): 3
EST 1010 - Introduction to Skin Care Credit(s): 3
EST 1011 - Intermediate Skin Care Credit(s): 2

First Spring (18 credits)

COS 1011 - Intermediate: Hair Coloring Credit(s): 2
COS 1021 - Intermediate I: Haircutting Credit(s): 2
COS 1031 - Intermediate I: Hair Styling Credit(s): 2
COS 1041 - Intermediate I: Chemical Texture Credit(s): 1
COS 2030 - Intermediate II: Hair Styling Credit(s): 2
COS 2040 - Intermediate II: Chemical Texture Credit(s): 1
EST 2011 - Make-up for Skin Care Professionals Credit(s): 1
NAT 1059 - Intermediate Manicuring/Pedicures/Artificial Nails II Credit(s): 2
EST 2012 - Hair Removal Credit(s): 3
NAT 1058 - Intermediate Manicuring, Pedicures, and Artificial Nails Credit(s): 2

Second Fall (18 credits)

COS 2003 - Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners II Credit(s): 1
COS 2010 - Intermediate II: Hair Coloring Credit(s): 2
COS 2020 - Intermediate II: Haircutting Credit(s): 2
COS 2011 - Advanced Hair Coloring Credit(s): 2
COS 2021 - Advanced Hair Cutting Credit(s): 2
COS 2031 - Advanced Hair Styling Credit(s): 1
COS 2041 - Advanced Chemical Texture Credit(s): 1
COS 2050 - Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship Credit(s): 1
NAT 2008 - Advanced Manicuring/Pedicures/Artificial Nails Credit(s): 4
EST 2010 - Advanced Skin Care Credit(s): 2