RiversideCareer & Technical Education

Career & Technical Education

Cosmetology

Program Contacts

For additional program information call or email:Phone: (951) 222-8624 or (951) 222-8506wearecte@rcc.edu

Cosmetology Operations AssistantPhone: (951) 222-8182CosmoAppointment@rcc.edu

Cosmetology Business Administration Entreprenurial ConcentrationAS537/AS537B/AS537C/CE537

This program prepares the skilled cosmetologists to develop and operate their own cosmetology business. It will enable them to understand the market needs and how to adapt their business to the current trends. The program will enable students to establish pricing and marketing strategies to improve likelihood of business success. The student will be prepared to own and run an independent business in any of the fields related to cosmetology.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe Associate of Science Degree in Cosmetology Business Administration will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

Cosmetology Business Administration Certificate Course Requirements (21 units) CE537 Units

BUS-10 Introduction to Business 3

BUS-20 Business Math 3

BUS-30 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management 3

Select 12 units from the following courses

ACC/CAT-55 Applied Accounting/Bookkeeping 3

ACC-62 Payroll Accounting 3

ACC-65 Computerized Accounting 3

ART-39 Design and Graphics 3

BUS/CAT/CIS-3 Computer Applications for Business 3

CAT-30 Business English 3

MKT-20 Principles of Marketing 3

MKT-40 Advertising 3

MKT-41 Techniques of Selling 3

Career and Technical Education Guided PathwaysFor additional information on Guided Pathways, please see the Riverside City College Catalog. These guided pathways will allow a full-time student to complete a program in 12-18 months. For students who require a part-time pathway, please see a counselor for more information.

Riverside Community College District is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all District programs and activities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by contacting the office of Diversity, Equity and Compliance at (951) 222-8039 at least seven business days before your chosen date of attendance. Requests received after this date will be honored whenever possible.318556 11/18

CosmetologyAS534/AS534B/AS534C/CE534

EstheticianCE673

Career Sector Average SalaryHairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists . . $10.27 - $15.94/hourSkincare Specialists . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10.57 - $14.88/hourSource: C.O.E. Centers of Excellence, Inland Empire Region, 2018

Turn your passion into a paycheck with Riverside City College!

This program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, resorts, casinos, dermatologist’s offices and other related industry establishments. This includes courses in hair design, hair sculpting, chemical, esthetic and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed cosmetologist in the state of California. Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the cosmetology industry, physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth. Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills.

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe Associate of Science Degree in Cosmetology will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

This program prepares individuals to provide professional career in skin care and make-up. It prepares the student to qualify for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination and the workforce. Upon passing the state examination, the student will be issued an esthetician license by the California State Board.

Cosmetology Certificate Course Requirements (47.5 units) CE534 Units

COS-60A Beginning Cosmetology Concepts 11

COS-60B Level II Cosmetology Concepts 10.5

COS-60C Level III Cosmetology Concepts 10

COS-60D Level IV Cosmetology Concepts 8

COS-60E Level V Cosmetology Concepts 8

Evening students may take the following courses to meet the requirement for COS-60E.

COS-60E1 Level V Cosmetology Concepts 4

COS-60E2 Level V Cosmetology Concepts 4

Management and SupervisionAS535/AS535B/AS535C/CE535

Cosmetology Instructor TrainingCE675

This program prepares the student to supervise or manage a cosmetology salon with multiple employees. They will also be capable of hiring, training and motivating employees of a cosmetology business. They will also have the skills to evaluate customer needs and provide services to meet customer needs and expectations. They will be capable of operating their own business or manage the business for a salon owner.

The Cosmetology Instructor Training Certificate will be awarded only to holders of Cosmetology licenses issued by the State of California.

Cosmetology Management and Supervision Certificate Course Requirements (21 units) CE535 Units

BUS-10 Introduction to Business 3

BUS-20 Business Math 3

BUS-30 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Mngmt 3

Select 12 units from the following courses

BUS/CAT/CIS-3 Computer Applications for Business 3

BUS-22 Management Communications ORBUS-24 Business Communications 3

BUS/MAG-47 Applied Business and Management Ethics 3

BUS/MAG-70 Introduction to Organization Development 3

MAG-44 Principles of Management ORMAG-51 Elements of Supervision 3

MAG-53 Human Relations 3

MAG-56 Human Resources Management 3

MKT-42 Retail Management 3

Esthetician Certificate Course Requirements (20 units) CE673 Units

COS-62A Level l Esthetician Concepts 10

COS-62B Level lI Esthetician Concepts 10

Cosmetology Instructor Training Certificate Course Requirements (15 units) CE675 Units

COS-61A Level l Cosmetology Instructor Concepts 7.5

COS-61B Level l Cosmetology Instructor Concepts 7.5

ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREEThe Associate of Science Degree in Cosmetology Management and Supervision will be awarded upon completion of the degree requirements, including general education and other graduation requirements as described in the college catalog.

Cost of Program (Approximate costs and could change at any time.)• Cosmetology program is an estimated cost of $4,000 and up.• Kit cost is subject to change without notice. Approximate

cost for both modules A and B $1,345 plus tax.• Module A $615 plus tax (required at start of program).

Module B $730 plus tax. • Esthetician program is an estimated cost of $4,000 and up.• Kit cost is subject to change without notice. Approximate

cost $1,250.

Special Notice: The application process for the Cosmetology and Esthetician Programs requires two applications. The Standard College Application that is required by all students attending Riverside City College and a Supplemental Application required for all Cosmetology/Esthetician students.

Riverside City College Cosmetology | 4699 Olivewood Drive, Riverside, CA 92506 | (951) 222-8182