COSMETOLOGY
School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety
• Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology
Program Description
Students will study basic cosmetology skills designed to meet the standards established by the New Mexico State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. The degree requires 70 credit hours in cosmetology and general education, which exceeds the minimum of 1,600 clock hours required by the State Board. The Pivot Point International-based curriculum covers theory and lab in the following State Board requirements: sterilization, bacteriology, shampoo, rinses, scalp treatments, chemical rearranging (perms and relaxers), hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, hair cutting, facials, manicuring, pedicuring, salon business and retail sales. Students can earn licensure by the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists after passing the state exam.
Career and Advancement Opportunities
A cosmetologist career may offer opportunities in the areas of operator, consultant, sales representative or owner. Jobs are available in private salons, franchise salons and day spas.
Attaining the AAS Degree in Cosmetology exceeds the State of New Mexico’s requirements for licensure and may offer advancement opportunities to management positions in industry or entrepreneurial situations of salon ownership.
Special Requirements
Students are required to purchase textbooks and a cosmetology kit available at the CNM Bookstore. In order to become registered with the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, students must have a high school diploma or equivalent, provide a birth certificate and pay a $15 registration fee (personal money order) by the 5th day of term. Degree students must take COS 212 & 212L in their final term for assessment portfolio.
All Health, Wellness & Public Safety Division career and technical courses required for graduation must be taken for a traditional grade of A, B or C. For Health, Wellness & Public Safety career and technical courses offered only for credit/no credit, a grade of credit (CR) must be earned.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Program information is available from the program directors, Vickie Ratliff at vratliff@cnm.edu or (505) 224-4122 or Jon Stull, jstull@cnm.edu or (505) 224-5025, or from Academic Advisement and Career Development at (505) 224-5056 (South Valley) or 224-4321 (Main Campus) or (505) 224-5646 (Montoya Campus).
