Cosmetology Certificate

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Certificate of Achievement
El Camino College Compton Educational Center offers a variety of certificate programs. A Certificate of Achievement is recorded on a student's transcript. A Certificate of Accomplishment is not recorded on the transcript. Each of the programs requires completion of courses in a particular field. Unlike degree programs, courses outside the field are not generally required.

A Certificate of Achievement is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 2.0 grade point average.
A Certificate of Achievement with Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.0 grade point average.
A Certificate of Achievement with High Honors is awarded to students who complete the prescribed program with a 3.5 grade point average or above.

Major Requirements:
A Certificate of Achievement will be issued to students completing a minimum of 37- 46.5 units (1,600 hours) from the day or evening program. At least 50% of the requirements for the Certificate of Achievement must be completed at El Camino College Compton Educational Center. Students may transfer from another institution up to 50% of the Certificate of Achievement requirements.

Day Program:

Cosmetology 1	Introduction to Cosmetology Procedures	(16 units)
Cosmetology 2abcd* (Can be taken up to 4 times) *minimum of two semesters	Advanced Cosmetology Procedures	(8 units)
Cosmetology 3	Advanced Cosmetology Applications	(5 units)

 

Evening Program:

Cosmetology 10	Introduction to Cosmetology I	(8.5 units)
Cosmetology 11	Introduction to Cosmetology II	(8.5 units)
Cosmetology 12	Intermediate Cosmetology	(8.5 units)
Cosmetology 13	Advanced Cosmetology I	(8.5 units)
Cosmetology 14abcd (Can be taken up to 4 times)	Advanced Cosmetology II	(8.5 units)
Cosmetology 16abcd (Can be taken up to 4 times)	Cosmetology Applications	(4units)

 

Total Units: 37-46.5

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Some courses may have to be taken at the Torrance campus.
Description of courses can be found in the class schedule/catalog.
For more information, contact the Alicia Zambrano (310) 900-1600 x 2779.