The Cosmetology Career Academy offers the specialized training necessary to prepare you for a successful career with limitless opportunities. You will learn the skills to keep pace with the fashion world and stand ready to meet the constantly changing demands of one of today's largest growing service industries.
The Colorado Department of Labor projects a 7.9 percent increase in the Cosmetology market over the next five years. Source: Colorado Department of Labor. The profession of Cosmetology offers many career opportunities for both men and women. Those opportunities can provide both part time and full time employment in specialty areas that include:
- Hair designer
- Hair color technician
- Wig specialist
- Skin Care expert
- Make up artist
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- Nail Technician
- Salon Manager & Owner
- Sales representative
- Research assistant
- Trade technician
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- or technical supervisory for a specific area of the beauty manufacturing industry.
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Cosmetology Instructors:
Tammy Dorenkamp, Director
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Lynette Reeves
Cosmetology (OJC)
(719) 384-6991
Cosmetology Certificate (70 credits)

This three-semester program provides training in hair, skin, and nail care services. Instruction is provided in hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, chemical texture services, skin care, waxing services, make-up application, and nail care needs. This 3 semester program will meet the Colorado State Board of Barbers and Cosmetology credit hour requirements.
| Fall Semester |
(25 Credits) |
Credit |
| COS 103 |
Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I |
1 |
| COS 110 |
Intro to Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 120 |
Intro to Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 130 |
Intro to Hair Styling |
2 |
| COS 140 |
Intro to Chemical Texture |
1 |
| NAT 110 |
Intro to Manicures & Pedicures |
3 |
| COS 160 |
Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety |
2 |
| COS 121 |
Intermediate I: Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 131 |
Intermediate I: Hair Styling |
2 |
| COS 141 |
Intermediate I: Hair Cutting |
1 |
| COS 111 |
Intermediate I: Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 161 |
Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
1 |
| COS 150 |
Laws, Rules and Regulations |
1 |
| COS 275 |
Cosmetology Preparation for State Board |
3 |
| Spring Semester |
(25 Credits) |
Credit |
| COS 203 |
Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners II |
1 |
| NAT 111 |
Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures |
2 |
| COS 210 |
Intermediate II: Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 220 |
Intermediate II: Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 230 |
Intermediate II: Hair Styling |
2 |
| COS 240 |
Intermediate II: Chemical Texture |
1 |
| COS 260 |
Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
2 |
| EST 110 |
Intro to Facials & Skin Care |
3 |
| EST 111 |
Intermediate Facials & Skin Care |
2 |
| EST 211 |
Facial Makeup |
1 |
| EST 212 |
Hair Removal |
3 |
| EST 230 |
Esthetician Preparation for State Board Exam |
3 |
| COS 261 |
Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
1 |
| Summer Semester |
(25 Credits) |
Credit |
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| COS 211 |
Advanced Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 221 |
Advanced Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 231 |
Advanced Hair Styling |
1 |
| EST 210 |
Advanced Massage & Skin Care |
2 |
| COS 241 |
Advanced Chemical Texture |
1 |
| NAT 210 |
Advanced Manicures & Pedicures |
2 |
| NAT 211 |
Application of Artificial Nails |
5 |
| NAT 230 |
Nail Technician Preparation for State Board |
3 |
| COS 250 |
Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship |
1 |
| COS 279 |
Cosmetology Occupations |
1 |
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Hair Stylist Certificate (50 credits - Start Fall)

This two-semester certificate program provides training in hair care. Instruction is provided in hair cutting, hair styling, hair coloring, and chemical textures services.
| Fall Semester |
(25 Credits) |
Credit |
| COS 103 |
Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I |
1 |
| COS 110 |
Intro to Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 120 |
Intro to Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 130 |
Intro to Hair Styling |
2 |
| COS 140 |
Intro to Chemical Texture |
1 |
| COS 160 |
Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety |
2 |
| COS 121 |
Intermediate I: Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 131 |
Intermediate I: Hair Styling |
2 |
| COS 141 |
Intermediate I: Hair Cutting |
1 |
| COS 111 |
Intermediate I: Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 161 |
Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
1 |
| COS 260 |
Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
2 |
| COS 150 |
Laws, Rules and Regulations |
1 |
| COS 250 |
Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship |
1 |
| COS 275 |
Cosmetology Preparation for State Board |
3 |
| Spring Semester |
(25 Credits) |
Credit |
| COS 203 |
Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners II |
1 |
| COS 210 |
Intermediate II: Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 220 |
Intermediate II: Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 230 |
Intermediate II: Hair Styling |
2 |
| COS 240 |
Intermediate II: Chemical Texture |
1 |
| COS 211 |
Advanced Hair Coloring |
2 |
| COS 221 |
Advanced Hair Cutting |
2 |
| COS 231 |
Advanced Hair Styling |
1 |
| COS 261 |
Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
1 |
| COS 262 |
Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
3 |
| COS 275 |
Cosmetology Preparation for State Board |
3 |
| COS 241 |
Advanced Chemical Texture |
1 |
| COS 288 |
Cosmetology Practicum |
4 |
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Nail Technician (20 credits- Summer Only)

This one-semester certificate program provides training in nail care. Instruction is provided in manicuring, pedicure, nail design extensions, and nail artistry.
| Summer Semester |
(20 Credits ~ Summer Only) |
Credit |
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| NAT 110 |
Intro to Manicures & Pedicures |
3 |
| NAT 111 |
Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures |
2 |
| NAT 210 |
Advanced Manicures & Pedicures |
2 |
| NAT 211 |
Application of Artificial Nails |
5 |
| COS 150 |
Laws, Rules & Regulations |
1 |
| COS 250 |
Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship |
1 |
| COS 160 |
Intro to Disinfection Sanitation & Safety |
2 |
| COS 161 |
Intermediate: Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety |
1 |
| COS 260 |
Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety |
2 |
| COS 261 |
Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety |
1 |
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Esthetics (24 total credits)

Esthetician Courses are delivered two days per week and extend through Spring and Summer semester. Classes are held on Tuesday 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Thursday 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in both spring and summer semesters.
| Spring Semester |
(12 Credits) |
Credit |
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| EST 110 |
Intro to Facials & Skin Care |
3 |
| EST 111 |
Intermediate Facials & Skin Care |
2 |
| EST 211 |
Facial Makeup |
1 |
| EST 212 |
Hair Removal |
3 |
| COS 160 |
Intro to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety |
2 |
| COS 150 |
Laws, Rules and Regulations |
1 |
| Summer Semester |
(12 Credits) |
Credit |
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| EST 210 |
Advanced Massage & Skin Care |
2 |
| COS 250 |
Mgmt, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship |
1 |
| COS 261 |
Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
1 |
| COS 262 |
Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
3 |
| COS 260 |
Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety |
2 |
| EST 230 |
Esthetician Preparation for State Board Exam |
3 |
| EST 290* |
Professional Development/Continuing Education |
3 |
*If student is already licensed as Cosmetologist or Esthetician or is looking for advanced training EST 290 would replace EST 230 in the Esthetician course plan.
EST 290 would be a two day training where students would receive equipment training on Day 1 and bring in three models on Day 2 and work with Micro Dermabrasion machine for state wide certification.
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