
BOYCE
Associate of Applied Science (222.2)
This program prepares licensed cosmetologists in developing their managerial skills for supervising, planning, motivating, organizing, and controlling resources within a salon environment. Graduates may find jobs as first-line supervisors/managers of hairdressers or other jobs in personnel or administrative areas of business.
Upon completion of the program, graduates will:
apply the science of cosmetology related to hair, skin, nail, and chemical texturing to clients;
employ terminology and apply concepts associated with managing a small business;
identify the roles of managers, organizational structure and culture, and demonstrate managerial skills appropriate for any level of management;
describe leadership fundamentals and effective team building strategies; and
explain the characteristics of a business plan.
See Checksheet for this program in printable PDF form.
Minimum Credits to Graduate 64–67
| First Semester | ||
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| ACC104 | Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS101 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| ENG101 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
| Mathematics Elective | 3–4 | |
Total Credits | 13–14 | |
| Second Semester | ||
| ACC203 | Managerial Accounting | 4 |
| CIT100 | Introduction to Computers or | 3 |
| CIT140 | Office Productivity Applications | 4 |
| BUS104 | Principles of Marketing | 3 |
| ENG102 | English Composition 2 | 3 |
| Science Elective | 3–4 | |
Total Credits | 16–18 | |
| Third Semester | ||
| BUS240 | Small Business Management 1 | 3 |
| BUS251 | Business Law 1 | 3 |
| COS216 | Cosmetology Industry Practices | 1 |
| PSY107 | Human Relations | 3 |
| SPH101 | Oral Communication | 3 |
Total Credits | 13 | |
Prior to starting or completing the program, a student must have a Pennsylvania State Cosmetology license. Upon establishing an academic record at CCAC and presenting this credential, students will receive credit for the following required courses as part of this degree:
| Course # | Course Name | Credits |
| COS115 | Hair Shaping and Design | 3 |
| COS202 | Hair Color | 4 |
| COS203 | Skin Care | 3 |
| COS204 | Nail Care | 3 |
| COS205 | Chemical Texturing1 Permanent Waving | 3 |
| COS206 | Chemical Texturing 2 Chemical Relaxing | 2 |
| COS210 | State Board Preparation | 4 |
Total Credits | 22 |