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Cosmetology

Associate in Technical Arts

This program is designed to allow the student to complete all of the required instruction to qualify for the Washington State Cosmetology License examination and at the same time complete an Associate in Technical Arts Degree. This degree is provided through a joint agreement between the West Sound Technical Skills Center and Olympic College.


For acceptance into the program, the student must make application at the West Sound Technical Skills Center and meet all requirements. To obtain the Associate in Technical Arts Degree, the student must complete all of the core requirements and program requirements listed below.


All of the program requirements meet the competency standards required by the Washington State Licensing Board for Cosmetologists. All cosmetology program classes will be held at the Skills Center, which has been licensed by the State of Washington.


Program Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and performance skills in the following program outcomes. Note that these outcomes reflect a progressive level of complexity from the shorter-term certificate options to the two-year degree.

  1. Demonstrate written skills required for the application process and examination to obtain state licensing.
  2. Exhibit managerial skills and working knowledge of state laws that is necessary to establish a new, small business or operate an existing salon or retail business.
  3. Apply product knowledge of the industry in a retail sales and service environment.
  4. Provide training to clientele via educational seminars and consultation.
  5. Perform employability standards such as customer service, communication and listening skills, performance characteristics (i.e., adaptability, responsibility, punctuality, cooperation, etc.), and work ethics.
  6. Observe safety issues and industry-related laws and regulations, and remedy unsafe practices.
Advisor Office Phone
Carney, AnnaW.S.T.S.C.360.473.0561
Business & TechnologyTechnical 103360.475.7360

Required CoursesCredits
Core Requirements 
BMGMT140Business and Personal Mathematics*5
ENGL100Composition—Selected Prof/Tech/Voc*5
OLRM220Human Relations in the Workplace3
Program Requirements 
COSME121Skin/Scalp/Hair Analysis and Care*2
COSME122Wet Hair Styling/Braids/Wigs/Exts I*6
COSME123Wet Hair Styling/Braids/Wigs/Exts II*4
COSME124Wet Hair Styling/Braids/Wigs/Exts III*3
COSME125Thermal Styling I*3
COSME126Thermal Styling II*2
COSME127Hair Cutting I*3
COSME128Hair Cutting II*3
COSME129Hair Cutting III*4
COSME130Permanent Waving I*3
COSME131Permanent Waving II*5
COSME132Permanent Waving III*5
COSME133Chemical Relaxing I*1
COSME134Chemical Relaxing II*4
COSME135Hair Color Semi/Bleaching I*3
COSME136Hair Color Semi/Bleaching II*3
COSME137Hair Color Semi/Bleaching III*3
COSME138Manicuring & Pedicuring I*4
COSME139Manicuring & Pedicuring II*4
COSME141Skin Care and Make-up I*3
COSME142Skin Care and Make-up II*4
COSME143Salon Ethics/Laws/Management I*2
COSME144Salon Ethics/Laws/Management II*1
COSME145Salon Ethics/Laws/Management III*1
COSME146Desk/Phone/Dispensary I*1
COSME147Desk/Phone/Dispensary II*4
COSME148Desk/Phone/Dispensary III*2
Total Credits Required96

*See course description for prerequisite.



Source: 2009-2010 Olympic College Catalog