2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 21, 2024  
2024-25 HCC Catalog & Student Handbook

Cosmetology Operator, A.A.S.


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The Houston Community College Cosmetology Operator program is designed for students to obtain basic fundamentals as well as advanced techniques, people skills and product knowledge using current salon technology that meets the state licensure requirements and provides entry level skills to students who desire to have a career in the cosmetology profession. A career in cosmetology can take the trained professional to all parts of the nation and the world. This field allows individuals the opportunity to open their own business as well. A student in the Cosmetology Operator program may earn a vocational certificate and/or an Associate of Applied Science degree.

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Program CIP Code: 12.0401

Cost of Attendance: https://www.hccs.edu/applying-and-paying/tuition-calculator/

The credit totals are displayed in two key locations: 1. At the end of each semester: You’ll find the total number of credits for that specific semester. 2. At the end of the degree plan: The total number of credits for the entire degree program is listed at the bottom of the plan.

First Year


Semester Total: 16


Semester Total: 15


Third Semester ‐ Summer


Semester Total: 7


Second Year


First Semester ‐ Fall


Semester Total: 13


Semester Total: 9


Total Minimum Credits for the AAS Degree: 60


1 A list of electives appears in the Core Curriculum  section of this catalog.

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