Welcome to the Associate in Arts Degree (Cosmetology)

The CSM Cosmetology program embraces a student-centered approach to collaborative team teaching and delivers current and comprehensive curricula via modern technologies, individual training, group projects, and supervised practice on the public, linking theoretical knowledge to hands-on (practical) experiences. Instruction on hair styling and cutting, chemical applications (hair color, curling, and straightening), nail, facial, and makeup services, cosmetology specialty classes, and portfolio preparation to include resume preparation and job placement support. Graduates will articulate and demonstrate theoretical and practical (hands-on) discipline competency that will support initial licensing and entry-level job placement. Graduates will pass program benchmarks and earn the credentials required to sit for National-Interstate Council (NIC) California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing exam. Graduates will pass the National-Interstate Council (NIC) California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing exam.

Career Path

career opportunities including independent salon stylists, estheticians, nail technicians, salon and spa owners/managers, product inventors/educators, movie/television/runway/platform and print work artists, beauty bloggers, writers, and school educators.