400 W. Washington Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90015
www.lattc.edu
COSMETOLOGY
Pathway: Cosmetology
Oce: Magnolia Hall - Room 129
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (213) 763-7133
Award Title
Academic
Plan
Award
Type
GE
Units
Required
Course
Units
Major
Elective
Units
Major
Units
Cosmetology* T002940C A.A. 21* 48 48
Cosmetology T021873D C 48 48
At least 60 degree applicable units are required to earn an Associate degree.
*This Associate Degree is eligible for a reduction of General Education requirements
from 21 to 18 units; please consult with a counselor for more details.
These programs are Financial Aid Eligible.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Cosmetology is the study and practice of professional care of the hair, skin and nails. The
LATTC Cosmetology program offers training in hair styling and cutting; chemical treatments,
including hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving, hair straightening, hair cutting with
clippers, razor, shears; skin care, and nail care. The Cosmetology occupation is governed
by stringent state laws which stipulate that all who enter the eld must complete 1600
hours of instruction. The LATTC Cosmetology program is carefully designed to prepare
students to pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination.
This program integrates a mock state board exam to help familiarize the students with
the examination procedures. By fullling the program requirements, students will have the
knowledge and skills needed to successfully compete in the Beauty industry as stylists,
salon managers, educators, make-up artists (both conventional and theatrical), product
sales, manicurists, and business owners.
Important Notes: All hours and operations on time cards are kept for ve years per state
requirements.
Please note regarding transfer hours: Transfer students with more than 300 hours from
another Cosmetology program who have not received college level units from an accredited
institution may not transfer into Los Angeles Trade Technical College. However, students
who cannot transfer hours can start the LATTC Cosmetology program at the freshman
level.
PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES (PLOs)
Upon completion of the Degree/Certicate program, students are able to:
• Perform Cosmetology skills set forth by the California Board of barbering and
Cosmetology in accordance with industry safety and sanitation regulations.
• Demonstrate skills necessary to build and maintain an ongoing clientele in the
cosmetology salon environment and industry.
• Demonstrate knowledge of cosmetology industry requirements regarding good
work ethic, resumes and employment guidelines, track and maintain business
transactions.
COSMETOLOGY
▌ Associate in Arts Degree
Major Units: 48
Requirements for the Associate in Arts degree in Cosmetology may be met by completing
48 units of Required Courses with a “C” or better along with General Education units.
Information on the General Education unit requirements may be found in the catalog
under Graduation Requirements.
REQUIRED COURSES
SEMESTER I UNITS
CSMTLGY 111 Freshman Cosmetology 6
CSMTLGY 112 Junior Salon I 6
SEMESTER II UNITS
CSMTLGY 121 Junior Salon II 6
CSMTLGY 122 Junior Salon III 6
SEMESTER III UNITS
CSMTLGY 131 Tinting I 6
CSMTLGY 132 Tinting II 6
SEMESTER IV UNITS
CSMTLGY 141 Senior Salon I 6
CSMTLGY 142 Senior Salon II 6
Note: Completion of 1500 hours of instruction as required by the
State Board of Cosmetology regulations.
SUPPLEMENTARY ELECTIVES UNITS
CSMTLGY 101 Introduction to Cosmetology 3
CSMTLGY 210 Introduction to Hair Coloring and Styling 3
CSMTLGY 211 Intermediate Hair Coloring and Styling 3
CSMTLGY 214 Advanced Hair Coloring and Styling 3
CSMTLGY 215 Contemporary Styling Techniques 3
CSMTLGY 217 Multi-Texture Design (Level 1 to 2) 3
CSMTLGY 221 Advanced Makeup Techniques 3
COSMETOLOGY
▌ Certicate of Achievement
Major Units: 48
A Certicate of Achievement in Cosmetology may be earned by completing 48 units of
Required Courses listed under the Associate degree in Cosmetology with a grade of “C”
or better in each course.
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USEFUL LATTC LINKS:
College Catalog:
http://college.lattc.edu/catalog/
Financial Aid Oce:
http://college.lattc.edu/nancialaid/
Counseling Department:
http://college.lattc.edu/counseling/
General Education Information:
http://college.lattc.edu/catalog
Cosmetology Pathway:
http://pathways.lattc.edu/catalog-programs/cos/
To register:
http://college.lattc.edu/student/new-students/register-
now/
For additional information consult a LATTC college counselor.