Cosmetology Associate of Science Pathway

Program Pathways Mapper

Cosmetology map for 2025-2026

This program map represents one possible pathway through the program and may not reflect the most current catalog requirements. Make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.

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El Camino College: Cosmetology

Term 1 — Fall

1 course36 hours16 units

COSM 1

Introduction to Cosmetology Procedures

Major
16 units
36 hours

Term 2 — Winter

2 courses6–7 hours6 units

ECC GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies

General Education
3 units
3 hours

ECC GE Area 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking

General Education
3 units
3–4 hours

Term 3 — Spring

2 courses22 hours12 units

COSM 2A

Intermediate Cosmetology

Major
8 units
18 hours
Prerequisites

ENGL C1000

Academic Reading and Writing

General Education
4 units
4 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

Term 4 — Summer

2 courses4–19 hours4–6 units

ECC GE Area 5 - Natural Sciences

General Education
3 units
3–9 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

ECC GE Area 7 - Health and Physical Education

General Education
1–3 units
1–10 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

Term 5 — Fall

2 courses21 hours11 units

COSM 2B

Advanced Cosmetology

Major
8 units
18 hours
Prerequisites

ECC GE Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences

General Education
3 units
3 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

Term 6 — Winter

1 course12 hours5 units

COSM 4

Cosmetology Practicum

Major
5 units
12 hours
Prerequisites

Term 7 — Spring

2 courses21–23 hours11 units

COSM 2C

Advanced Cosmetology and State Board Review

Major
8 units
18 hours
Prerequisites

ECC GE Area 3 - Arts and Humanities

General Education
3 units
3–5 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

Term 8 — Summer

1 course14 hours5.5 units

COSM 3

Advanced Cosmetology Applications

Major
5.5 units
14 hours
Prerequisites

Term 9 — Fall

2 courses21–24 hours11 units

COSM 2D

Advanced Preparation for State Board Review

Major
8 units
18 hours
Prerequisites

ECC GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning

General Education
3 units
3–6 hours
Credit for Prior Learning

Program 1/1:
El Camino College: Cosmetology — Associate of Science

81.5–83.5 units | 157–178 hours

Term 1 — Fall | 16 units | 36 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 1	Introduction to Cosmetology Procedures	Major	16 units 36 hours

Term 2 — Winter | 6 units | 6–7 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ECC GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies	ECC GE Area 6 - Ethnic Studies	General Education	3 units 3 hours
ECC GE Area 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking	ECC GE Area 1B - Oral Communication and Critical Thinking	General Education	3 units 3–4 hours

Term 3 — Spring | 12 units | 22 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 2A	Intermediate Cosmetology	Major	8 units 18 hours
ENGL C1000	Academic Reading and Writing	General EducationCredit for Prior Learning	4 units 4 hours

Term 4 — Summer | 4–6 units | 4–19 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
ECC GE Area 5 - Natural Sciences	ECC GE Area 5 - Natural Sciences	General EducationCredit for Prior Learning	3 units 3–9 hours
ECC GE Area 7 - Health and Physical Education	ECC GE Area 7 - Health and Physical Education	General EducationCredit for Prior Learning	1–3 units 1–10 hours

Term 5 — Fall | 11 units | 21 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 2B	Advanced Cosmetology	Major	8 units 18 hours
ECC GE Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences	ECC GE Area 4 - Social and Behavioral Sciences	General EducationCredit for Prior Learning	3 units 3 hours

Term 6 — Winter | 5 units | 12 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 4	Cosmetology Practicum	Major	5 units 12 hours

Term 7 — Spring | 11 units | 21–23 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 2C	Advanced Cosmetology and State Board Review	Major	8 units 18 hours
ECC GE Area 3 - Arts and Humanities	ECC GE Area 3 - Arts and Humanities	General EducationCredit for Prior Learning	3 units 3–5 hours

Term 8 — Summer | 5.5 units | 14 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 3	Advanced Cosmetology Applications	Major	5.5 units 14 hours

Term 9 — Fall | 11 units | 21–24 hours

Course / Task	Description	Type	Units / Hours
COSM 2D	Advanced Preparation for State Board Review	Major	8 units 18 hours
ECC GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning	ECC GE Area 2 - Mathematical Concepts and Quantitative Reasoning	General EducationCredit for Prior Learning	3 units 3–6 hours

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