Cosmetology
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The Cosmetology Program at Trinidad State is designed to prepare students for the
Colorado State Cosmetology Licensure examination with courses in hair and scalp treatments,
hairstyling and haircutting techniques, coloring, chemical relaxers, facial massage/skin
care, sanitation, laws, rules, and regulations.
Degrees and Certificates
Campus: Trinidad
Program Code: CER_COS2
CIP Code: 12.0401
Semester One (14 Credit Hours)
Fall Semester Only
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit)
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COS 1011 – Intermediate I: Haircoloring (2 credits)
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COS 1020 – Introduction to Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 1030 – Introduction to Hair Styling (2 credits)
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COS 1040 – Introduction to Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit)
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EST 1010 – Introduction to Skin Care (3 credits)
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NAT 1010 – Introduction to Nail Care (3 credits)
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NAT 1011 – Intermediate I Nail Care (2 credits)
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NAT 2010 – Advanced Nail Care (2 credits)
Semester Two (24 Credit Hours)
Spring Semester Only
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COS 1021 – Intermediate I: Hair Cutting (2 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1020)
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COS 1031 – Intermediate I: Hair Styling (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1030)
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COS 1041 – Intermediate I: Chemical Texture (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1040)
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COS 2003 – Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1003)
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COS 2010 – Intermediate II: Haircoloring (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1010)
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COS 2020 – Intermediate II: Hair Cutting (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1020)
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COS 2030 – Intermediate II: Hair Styling (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1030)
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COS 2031 – Advanced Hair Styling (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1030)
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COS 2040 – Intermediate II: Chemical Texture (1 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1040)
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EST 1011 – Intermediate Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1010)
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EST 2012 – Hair Removal (3 credits)
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NAT 2011 – Application of Nail Enhancements (5 credits)
Semester Three (9 Credit Hours)
Summer Semester Only
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COS 2011 – Advanced Hair Coloring (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1011)
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COS 2021 – Advanced Hair Cutting (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 2020)
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COS 2041 – Advanced Chemical Texture (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1041)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit)
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EST 2010 – Advanced Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1011)
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EST 2011 – Make-up for Skin Care Professionals (1 credit)
Total Program Credits: 54
Campus: Valley
Program Code: CER_COS2
CIP Code: 12.0401
Semester One (14 Credit Hours)
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit)
- NAT 1010 – Introduction to Nail Care (3 credits)
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NAT 1011 – Intermediate I Nail Care (2 credits)
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NAT 2010 – Advanced Nail Care (2 credits)
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NAT 2011 – Application of Nail Enhancements (5 credits)
Semester Two (20 Credit Hours)
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COS 1003 – Introduction to Hair and Scalp (1 credit)
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COS 1010 – Introduction to Hair Coloring (2 credits)
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COS 1011 – Intermediate I: Hair Coloring (2 credits)
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COS 1020 – Introduction to Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 1021 – Intermediate I: Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 1030 – Introduction to Hair Styling (2 credits)
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COS 1031 – Intermediate I: Hair Styling (2 credit)
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COS 1040 – Introduction to Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 1041 – Intermediate I: Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 2003 – Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp (1 credit)
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COS 2010 – Intermediate II: Haircoloring (2 credits)
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COS 2020 – Intermediate II: Hair Cutting (2 credits)
Semester Three (20 Credit Hours)
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COS 2011 – Advanced Hair Coloring (2 credits)
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COS 2021 – Advanced Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 2030 – Intermediate II: Hair Styling (2 credits)
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COS 2031 – Advanced Hair Styling (1 credit)
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COS 2040 – Intermediate II: Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 2041 – Advanced Chemical Texture (1 credits)
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EST 1010 – Introduction to Skin Care (3 credits)
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EST 1011 – Intermediate Skin Care (2 credits)
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EST 2010 – Advanced Skin Care (2 credits)
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EST 2011 – Make-up for Skin Care Professionals (1 credit)
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EST 2012 – Hair Removal (3 credits)
Total Program Credits: 54
Campus: Trinidad & Valley
Program Code: CER_CEST
CIP Code: 12.0401
Semester One (7 Credit Hours)
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit) (Fall Only)
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COS 1060 – Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety (2 credits)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit) (Summer Only)
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EST 1010 – Introduction to Skin Care (3 credits) (Fall Only)
Semester Two (2 Credit Hours)
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EST 1011 – Intermediate Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1010) (Spring Only)
Semester Three (11 Credit Hours)
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COS 2060 – Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1060)
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COS 2062 – Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety (3 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1060)
- EST 2010 – Advanced Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1011) (Summer Only)
- EST 2011 – Make-up for Skin Care Professionals (1 credit) (Summer Only)
- EST 2012 – Hair Removal (3 credits) (Spring Only)
Total Program Credits: 20
There are unique programs on both campuses, Trinidad (TC) and Alamosa (VC).
- Transfer Information
- Professional Licensure (Nationwide)
- Trinidad Campus & Valley Campus
- Certificates:
- Barber
- Cosmetology
- Esthestician
- Hairstylist
- Manicurist
- Walk-In Price Lists:
- NOTE:
If you intend to pursue a professional license outside of the State of Colorado once you have completed your academic program at Trinidad State College, please refer to this Professional Licensure information.
Pass Rates — Alamosa
Pass Rates — Trinidad
Sarah Sandoval
Faculty, Cosmetology
Valley Campus
Main 117
(719) 589-7000
Email
Ronda Samora
Professor, Cosmetology
Trinidad Campus
Mullen 304
(719) 846-5539
Email
Professional Licensure Disclosure
Important Note for Prospective Students:
If you are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license in
the state where you plan on living and working after graduating, it is highly recommended
that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in that state BEFORE
beginning the academic program at Trinidad State College. In compliance with the U.S.
Department of Education and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity
Agreement (NC-SARA), Trinidad State College provides information pertaining to professional
licensure and certification in correlation with programs offered at TSC that may lead
to state licensure.
The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) is an agreement among member
states, districts, and territories that establishes comparable national standards
for interstate offering of postsecondary courses. It is intended to make it easier
for students to take courses offered by postsecondary institutions based in another
state.
If you plan on taking Trinidad State College classes, please check the SARA Map to
verify that your state has either authorized or exempted our college to offer classes
or programs to you as a resident of your state.
Students are advised to review the following program licensure information BEFORE
beginning a program at TSC that leads to professional licensure with the intent to
be licensed outside of the state of Colorado:
Review the licensing information provided for the applicable program(s) below.
While TSC endeavors to ensure this information is up to date, changes in licensure
requirements of any state can change at any time. Contact the appropriate licensing
agency in the U.S. states and territories where licensure is intended. This will enable
you to obtain the most up-to-date information about licensure requirements and confirm
TSC’s program meets those requirements especially while progressing through any of
these programs.
Not all of TSC’s programs are formally approved for professional licensure. However,
while a program may not be formally approved in states outside of Colorado, it may
still meet all or a portion of the “educational” requirements for licensure in other
states and territories. Therefore, it may be necessary for you to contact the licensing
agency directly to find out if a TSC program will meet educational requirements in
states other than Colorado.
Additionally, while progressing through any of these programs, TSC recommends that
you check licensing agency requirements regularly to monitor whether they have changed
in a manner that impacts your licensure plans.
To learn more, please review the licensure information provided for the program of
interest:
Cosmetology
Emergency Medical Services
Law Enforcement Academy
Nurse Aide
Nursing
For additional assistance pertaining to professional licensing compliance, please contact Dr. Lynette Bates, Vice President for Academic Affairs, lynette.bates@trinidadstate.edu.