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Cosmetology and Barbering

Salon Services
  • Salon Services

Call 435.893.2202 to schedule an Appointment

 
Nail Technology
  • Nail Technology

Call 435.893.2211 for Nail Tech Questions

If you have a passion for hair and helping others feel their best, our cosmetology program is the ideal place to learn your craft. At Snow, students learn by doing. Through hands-on work and experienced professors, this program turns aspiring beauticians into confident and skilled barbers and cosmetologists.

Richfield Application Kanab Application

If you have any questions about the cosmetology program call 435.893.2217.

Skills Taught

  • Effective customer communication
  • Analyzing hair, skin, and nails
  • Men’s and women’s hair cutting
  • Coloring
  • Styling
  • Chemical texture services
  • Straight razor shaving
  • Hair extensions
  • Basic skin and nail services
  • Operating a successful salon

Career Options for Graduates

  • Cosmetologist
  • Barber
  • Salon Manager
  • Business Owner
Three Semesters

Three Semesters

Certificate of Proficiency

Two Year

2 years

Associate of Applied Science

Tuition

Tuition*

$3740-$5355, $85/credit

Student Fees

$192/semester

* Tuition and fees are subject to change.

Books

Books

$950 per year (approximate)

Fall Semester

Fall

Spring Semester

Spring

Summer Semester

Summer

Students may start this program at the beginning of fall, spring, or summer semester. (August, January, May)

Application Deadlines:

  • Fall Semester - May 1
  • Spring Semester - October 1
  • Summer Semester - April 1
Location

Richfield Campus and Snow College Kanab

Richfield Campus

Certificate of Proficiency in Cosmetology/Barbering

Course # Title Credit Hours
COSB 1000 Basic Cosmetology Theory 4
COSB 1005 Basic Cosmetology Lab 5
COSB 1015 Basic Barbering Lab 4
COSB 1100 Basic Barbering Theory 3
COSB 1200 Cosmetology/Barber Sciences 3
COSB 1205 Intermediate Cosmetology Lab 3-6
COSB 1215 Intermediate Barbering Lab 2-4
COSB 2300 Principles of Cosmetology/Barbering 3
COSB 2305 Advanced Cosmetology Lab 3-6
COSB 2315 Advanced Barbering Lab 2-4
COSB 2505 Cosmetology Capstone 2
  Core Credits 34-44
COSB 1519 Cosmetology/Barbering Lab
Repeatable 2x
1
COSB 2519 Advanced Cosmetology/Barbering Lab
Repeatable 6x
3
GNST 1001 Start Smart 1
GNST 1010 College Study Skills 1
GNST 1020 College Success Skills 3
  Required Credits 44
Additional elective credit courses may be required to reach the 1600 clock hours required for state licensure.

Certificate of Completion in Cosmetology/Barbering

Course # Title Credit Hours
Certificate of Proficiency - Cosmetology/Barbering 44
  Computation Requirement 3
AT 1715 Applied Technical Math 3
MATH 1050 College Algebra 3
BUS 1060 Quickbooks for Small Business 3
  Communication Requirement 3
ENGL 1010 Expository Composition 3
BUS 2200 Business Communication 3
  Human Relations Requirement 2
COSB 1910 Professional Development I 1
COSB 1920 Professional Development II 1
COSB 1581  Skills USA- Level 1 1
COSB 1582 Skills USA- Level 2 1
COSB 2581  Skills USA- Level 3 1
COSB 2582  Skills USA- Level 4 1
  Total Credits 52

AAS in Salon Business

Course # Title Credit Hours
Certificate of Completion - Cosmetology/Barbering 52
  Computer Requirement 3
BUS 1020 Computer Technology and Applications 3
  Choose from the following courses 8
BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 1060 Quickbooks for Small Business 3
BUS 1110 Digital Media Tools 4
BUS 1270 Strategic Selling 3
BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing 3
BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Seminars 1
BUS 2222 Entrepreneurship 3
BUS 2650 Management Principles for Entrepreneurs 3
COMM 1500 Introduction to Mass Media 3
  Total Credits 63