associate degree program - Instituto de Banca y Comercio

COSMETOLOGYThis program offers students the opportunity to acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes that will enablethe graduates to obtain jobs at entry level in the cosmetology field. Among other techniques, the student willobtain practical experience on hair, skin, cosmetic, and nail care technology. Management and marketingprinciples are included in the program to make the graduate more able to operate his own business.TERM CODE TITLE CREDITSI COSM 1001COSM 1100COSM 1200The ProfessionHair Care Principles and Its DisordersChemistry and Electricity in Products333II COSM 1300COSM 1004LCOS 1007III COSM 1101LCOS 1101LCOS 1201IV LCOS 1008LCOS 1012COSM 1009V LCOS 1009COSM 1010VI PCOS 1005COSM 1011Total CreditsSkin and Face Care Principles(Esthetics)Manicure and PedicureFace Make Up- LabTotal CreditsHair Blow-drying TechniquesHairstyling TechniquesWaves/ Curls/ Other StylesTotal CreditsHaircutting I- LabHair’s Chemical ProcessHair Coloring TechniquesTotal CreditsHaircutting II and III- LabSalon Design and ManagementTotal CreditsClinical (Externship or Internship)*Preparatory Course for Beauty Board ExamTotal Credits9333933393339639639Total Credits 54*The externship is offered in external hair salon or hairdressing facilities. There is no guarantee of specicifc sites, days orschedules. The Commonwealth of Puerto Rico requires a certification or license issued by the “Beauty Specialists Board ofExaminers” to be able to work in this field. See the Examination Boards Information section of this catalog.[109]