General Technology Associate in Applied Science Cosmetology, Marketing and Business Management Entrepreneurship Emphasis
This program is no longer admitting new students as of May 1, 2024.
Federal Financial Aid is available for the General Technology degree
Program Description
This degree will prepare students in the field of cosmetology by exceeding the standards set by the state of South Carolina and providing individualized instruction and focused training in technical, business, communication and service skills. The business component of this degree delivers an emphasis on entrepreneurship and salon management.
Entrance Requirements
High school diploma or GED
Note: Students must meet with the academic program director for the Cosmetology program to determine a specific roadmap for completion.
Type of Program
Day
Requirements for Completion
A grade of “C” or higher in all courses is required.
Employment Opportunities
Salon stylist; editorial or session stylist; educator; stylist for film, TV or theater; product development; retail; management
- Must pass the South Carolina State Board of Cosmetology to work as a cosmetologist.
Visit our web page at https://www.gvltec.edu/cosmetology/.
Listed below is the ideal grouping of courses in order by semester. This plan assumes a full-time schedule. Note, however, that many variables can affect this plan, and not every course is offered every semester. Please see your advisor to map out your own personalized progression toward graduation.
Note: Please contact your advisor for recommended evening schedules.
| First Semester | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| COS 101 | Fundamentals of Cosmetology | 3 |
| COS 120 | Manikin Practice | 3 |
| COS 201 | Salon Management | 3 |
| COS 114 | Hair Shaping | 4 |
| Note: These courses are prerequisites to all other COS courses and must successfully be completed before taking any other COS course. | ||
| Total Semester Hours | 13 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| COS 110 | Scalp and Hair Care | 3 |
| COS 206 | Chemical Hair Waving | 3 |
| COS 210 | Hair Coloring | 3 |
| COS 108 | Nail Care | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| COS 106 | Facials and Makeup | 3 |
| COS 220 | Cosmetology Clinical Practice I | 3 |
| COS 222 | Cosmetology Clinical Practice II | 3 |
| ENG 165 | Professional Communications | 3 |
| or ENG 101 | English Composition I* | |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fourth Semester | ||
| SPC 209 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| ART 101 | Art History and Appreciation* | 3 |
| or THE 101 | Introduction to Theatre* | |
| MAT 155 | Contemporary Mathematics | 3 |
| PSY 103 | Human Relations | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 12 | |
| Fifth Semester | ||
| MKT 101 | Marketing | 3 |
| MKT 120 | Sales Principles | 3 |
| MKT 130 | Customer Service Principles | 3 |
| BAF 101 | Personal Finance | 3 |
| BUS 110 | Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| Total Semester Hours | 15 | |
| Total Required Credit Hours | 64 | |