Cosmetology

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School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety

CONTACT INFORMATION

Program information is available from the School of Health, Wellness & Public Safety office at (505) 224-4111 or Academic Advisement and Career Development (505) 224-4321 or from Program Director/Chair at (505) 224-5020.

cnm.edu/depts/hwps/progs

Program Description

Students will study basic cosmetology skills designed to meet 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 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, pedicuring, salon business and retail sales. Students can earn licensure by the New Mexico Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists after passing the state exam. 

Special Requirements

Student equipment and textbooks are required to complete the cosmetology courses. See website (cnm.edu/depts/hwps/progs) for a list of specific items and estimated costs. 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 registration fee (money order) by the 5th day of the term. Degree students must take COS 2505  and COS 2592  in their final term for assessment portfolio.

Career and Educational Opportunities

A career in cosmetology may offer opportunities in the areas of stylist, 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 in management positions in industry or entrepreneurial situations of salon ownership.

Exit competencies (see Program Exit Competencies ) for this program of study are available at cnm.edu/exitcomp.

For the graduation policy refer to the Moving On  section, cnm.edu or the Students tab in my CNM.

Students should see an academic advisor to customize their educational plans. Students must meet prerequisites by placement scores or specific course work. Please see Course Descriptions for prerequisite(s) information.

See  Prerequisite Requirement Guide   for Accuplacer score equivalencies.

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