Cosmetology Required Courses

This program will be modified for the 2026-2027 academic year. For the revised required courses, please refer to the 2026-27 required courses document in the drop-down menu above. The required courses, including course descriptions, will be updated below on June 1, 2026 or will be available to view in the 2026-2027 catalog in Spring 2026.

2026-2027 Program Changes

Program Courses

Hair Sculpture

31502382

UGRD

| 3 CR

Develop skills, utilizing proper tools and equipment, in haircutting, hair tapering (clipper cuts), and razor cutting on manikins and clients. COREQUISITES: 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services.

Hair Design

31502383

UGRD

| 3 CR

Develop skills, utilizing proper tools and equipment, in hairstyling, curling, thermal waving, finger waving, roller setting, pincurl placement, blow drying, shampoos, scalp and hair treatments, conditioning, reconditioning, hair analysis and care of hairpieces, wigs and wefts on manikins and clients. COREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services.

Chemical Texture

31502384

UGRD

| 3 CR

Develop skills, utilizing proper tools and equipment, in hair straightening, hair relaxing, thermal hair straightening, blow-outs, and permanents applying chemistry principles on manikins and clients. COREQUISITE: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services.

Hair Color

31502385

UGRD

| 3 CR

Develop skills, utilizing proper tools and equipment, in hair coloring, tinting, and bleaching while applying chemistry principles and law of color inclusive of color correction techniques, hair damage assessment, and appropriate product selection on manikins and clients. COREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services

Cosmetology Fundamentals

31502386

UGRD

| 4 CR

Examine industry trends and fundamental cosmetology topics related to individual cosmetologist hygiene/grooming, professional communication, and personal and professional development. Focus on anatomy, physiology, and disorders of the hair, skin and nails and the study of bacteriology, decontamination, safety and first aid required in establishments, including Wisconsin cosmetology state statutes and administrative codes. Develop knowledge and familiarity with salon point-of-sale software. COREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services.

Introductory Client Services

31502387

UGRD

| 2 CR

Apply practical techniques learned in the classroom for hair sculpture, hair design, chemical texture, hair color and communication skills with clients, inclusive of individual student needs, including point-of-sale process and salon operations. COREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, and 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals.

Intermediate Client Services

31502388

UGRD

| 3 CR

Develop practical techniques learned in the classroom for hair sculpture, hair design, chemical texture, hair color, and communication skills with clients, inclusive of individual student needs, with continued application of point-of-sale process and salon operations. PREREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services COREQUISITES: 31502389 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques, 31502394 Esthetics, 31502395 Nail Care and Design, and 31502396 Advanced Client Services.

Advanced Cosmetology Techniques

31502389

UGRD

| 2 CR

Practice advanced techniques learned in the classroom for hair sculpture, hair design, chemical texture, and hair color with manikins and clients, inclusive of individual student needs. PREREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services COREQUISITES: 31502388 Intermediate Client Services, 31502394 Esthetics, 31502395 Nail Care and Design, and 31502396 Advanced Client Services.

Esthetics

31502394

UGRD

| 1 CR

Develop skills, utilizing proper tools and equipment, in hair removal, beard and mustache shaping, facial treatments, makeup, eyelashes, light therapy, and basic principles of electricity on manikins and clients. PREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services and COREQUISITES: 31502388 Intermediate Client Services , 31502389 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques, 31502395 Nail Care and Design, and 31502396 Advanced Client Services.

Nail Care and Design

31502395

UGRD

| 1 CR

Develop skills, utilizing proper tools and equipment, in manicures, pedicures, and varied nail enhancement techniques on manikins and clients. PREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services and COREQUISITES: 31502388 Intermediate Client Services, 31502389 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques, 31502394 Esthetics, and 31502396 Advanced Client Services.

Advanced Client Services

31502396

UGRD

| 5 CR

Enhance practical techniques learned in the classroom for hair sculpture, hair design, chemical texture, hair color, esthetics, nails, and communication skills with clients, inclusive of individual student needs, with continued application of point-of-sale process and salon operations. PREREQUISITES: 31502382 Hair Sculpture, 31502383 Hair Design, 31502384 Chemical Texture, 31502385 Hair Color, 31502386 Cosmetology Fundamentals, and 31502387 Introductory Client Services COREQUISITES: 31502388 Intermediate Client Services, 31502389 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques, 31502394 Esthetics, and 31502395 Nail Care and Design.