Cosmetology Management AAS Degree

Schoolcraft program code #AAS.00010

This program is designed to give licensed, practicing cosmetologists an opportunity to develop special skills in business-related activities and to earn an associate degree of applied science from Schoolcraft College. Schoolcraft College will grant credit equal to 30 semester credit hours upon receipt of current and proper evidence of license based upon the standards of the State Board of Cosmetology.

Students who satisfactorily complete all college and program requirements qualify for an associate of applied science degree.

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Creating Your Academic Plan

Not all courses are offered each semester. Students should work with an academic advisor to develop a schedule that will work for them. Students planning to transfer should check the transfer institution’s requirements/guides or discuss their options with an academic advisor. Number of credits may vary depending on the course selection.

Sample Schedule of Courses

Admission Prerequisites

Current Cosmetology License Credits: 30

First Year

Fall Semester

BUS 101 - Introduction to Business Credits: 3
BUS 103 - Organizing a Small Business Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition 1 Credits: 3

Mathematics - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Mathematics course.

Recommended: MATH 101 - Business Mathematics Credits: 3

Social Science - Credits: 3-4

Select General Education Social Science course.

Recommended: PSYCH 153 - Human Relations Credits: 3

Total Credits: 15-18

Winter Semester

ACCT 103 - Introduction to Accounting Credits: 4
BUS 104 - Operating a Small Business Credits: 3

Humanities - Credits: 1-4

Select General Education Humanities course.

Recommended: COMA 103 - Fundamentals of Speech Credits: 3

English Communication - Credits: 3

Select General Education English Communication course.

Recommended: ENG 116 - Technical Writing Credits: 3

Total Credits: 11-14

Spring Session

CIS 115 - Introduction to Computer Based Systems Credits: 3

Science - Credits: 3-5

Select General Education Natural Science course.

Recommended: BIOL 101 - General Biology Credits: 4

Total Credits: 6-8

Total Credits: 32-40

Current Cosmetology License: 30 Credits

Program Total: 62-70 Credits

Articulation Agreement

This program has an articulation agreement. Articulation agreements create seamless transitions to 4-year colleges or universities. They may ensure the transferability of an entire associate’s degree, allow for transferring extra credits, or provide guaranteed admission. Terms and transferable credits vary by program and institution. For more details, visit the Articulation Agreement web page.