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Cosmetology
Limited Entry*
Associate of Applied Science Degree Program

Catalog Year 2013-2014 

*Information regarding the requirements for this Limited Entry program is available by accessing the Admission Requirements page.

MHCC Faculty Advisers:
Marty Castellanos: 503-491-7437 – Room AC 1170
Marty.Castellanos@mhcc.edu
(Students with last name beginning A-H)

Denise D'Angelo 503-491-7636 – Room AC 1168
Denise.DAngelo@mhcc.edu
(Students with last name beginning I-P)

Carol Rathbun: 503-491-7499 – Room AC 1169
Carol.Rathbun@mhcc.edu
(Students with last name beginning Q-Z)

The cosmetology industry is an exciting, adventurous and creative field full of color, fashion and diversity. The instructors in the MHCC cosmetology program pride themselves in helping students acquire the knowledge and necessary skills to enter the field of hair design, nail technology and esthetics.

The Cosmetology program is a Limited Entry program. The application packet is located on the College’s website at www.mhcc.edu/docs/LimitedRestricted/COS.pdf. Acceptance is based on a first-come, first-served basis after satisfactory completion of the admission requirements and based on space available each term. If you have questions regarding enrollment or the dates of information sessions, please call 503-491-7194 to speak with a Cosmetology program adviser, or email either Denise.DAngelo@mhcc.edu, Marty.Castellanos@mhcc.edu or Carol.Rathbun@mhcc.edu. You may also contact the admissions evaluator at 503-491-7220 with questions, after reading the Cosmetology application packet.

The Cosmetology program at Mt. Hood Community College offers in-depth instruction and hands-on training in hair design, esthetics (skin care) and nail technology (manicuring and sculptured nails.) Upon completion of the 2300-hour course consisting of lecture, lab, clinic time and general education, the student will be prepared to take the state board examination. After passing this examination, the student will receive a certificate to practice in his/her new career.

The opportunities in the field of cosmetology are limitless. Depending upon the individual’s skills, self-confidence, attitude, knowledge and creativity, certified cosmetologists can utilize their new skills in a variety of settings.

Program Outcomes 

At the completion of this program, student should be able to:

• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the business records
• Demonstrate and employ the sanitary and safety precautions of the Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 817 Cosmetology and Oregon Revised Statutes Chapter 690 Cosmetology
• Analyze clients and apply all hair design/esthetic/nail technology services in accordance with a client’s needs or expectations using a variety of salon products in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions
• Employ marketing of professional salon retail products
• Demonstrate the ability to prescribe home care products that address clients’ needs
• Evaluate: structure, composition, disorders and diseases which should be referred to a physician and counter-indicate any salon service

What are the requirements of the job?
The cosmetologist should possess a pleasing personality, be a good listener and enjoy working in a service industry. Coordination and finger dexterity as well as the ability to stand for long periods of time are necessary. The cosmetologist must be able to learn new techniques quickly and apply these in his/her own work.

What are the requirements of the program?
The program consists of a minimum seven consecutive terms, including summer term, with an attendance of minimum 30 clock hours each week.

Students who begin the Cosmetology program in either winter or summer term will take courses as described by the following curriculum.

¹COS110, COS111 and COS113 are offered only fall and spring terms. COS201, COS202 and COS203 are offered various terms. COS215, COS217, COS218 and COS219 are offered every term. COS110, COS111, COS113, COS215 and COS217 must be taken in sequence. COS120, COS121, COS122 and COS123 are offered both in winter and summer terms and must also be taken in sequence. Course placement is based on the term in which a student begins and the student must see the program adviser for placement.
² WR115 does not satisfy the AAS’s communication requirement.
³Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement.
⁴ COS235A-E is designed for those who need more time to complete the minimum hours and/or operations required to sit for Cosmetology State Board exams.

‡ See pages 20 of the printed catalog.