Cosmetology Program Schedules
The Cosmetology program at College of DuPage is offered in both full and part-time formats to fit your needs. The following is a list of required courses for cosmetology students and students transferring from the Technology Center of DuPage (TCD).
Approximate in-district program costs (note, costs can change at any time):
- Tuition: $7,800
- Fees: $3,000
- Kits & Books: $2,600
First Semester
| First Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits |
Second Semester
| Second Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits |
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits |
Third Semester
| Third Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 2 Credits |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 3 Credits |
Fourth Semester
| Fourth Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits |
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits |
Fifth Semester
| Fifth Semester | 2 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2250 License Review I | 3 Credits |
| 2862 Internship | 2 Credits |
Semester 1 Session 1 (1st Eight Weeks)
| First Semester - Session 1 | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits |
Semester 1 Session 2 (2nd Eight Weeks)
| First Semester - Session 2 | Four Courses |
|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits |
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits |
Semester 2 Session 1 (1st Eight Weeks)
| Second Semester - Session 1 | Four Courses |
|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits |
Semester 2 Session 2 (2nd Eight Weeks)
| Second Semester - Session 2 | Four Courses |
|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits |
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits |
Summer 3 Session (1st Eight Weeks)
| Third Semester | 2 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2250 License Review | 3 Credits |
| 2862 Internship or Wig Production | 2 Credits |
** Initial College of DuPage application fee is additional.
* General Education courses are additional tuition and fees for the program.
The supply kit is purchased directly through the COD Bookstore. The cost of the kit is approximate.
Completed at TCD
| Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1101 Intro to Cosmetology | 3 Credits |
| 1103 Chemical Services I | 3 Credits |
| 1105 Basic Hairstyling I | 3 Credits |
| 1107 Thermal Styling I | 3 Credits |
Completed at TCD
| Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 1111 Hairstyling II | 3 Credits |
| 1113 Chemical Services II | 3 Credits |
| 1115 Salon Operation I | 2 Credits |
| 1117 Esthetics and Nail Technology I | 3 Credits |
Semester 1 - College of DuPage
| First Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits |
Kit must be purchased
Semester 2 - College of DuPage
| Second Semester | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2221 Basic Hairstyling IV | 3 Credits |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits |
| 2225 Salon Operation II | 3 Credits |
| 2227 Thermal Styling II | 2 Credits |
Semester 3 - College of DuPage
| Third Semester | 2 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2250 License Review I | 3 Credits |
|
2862 Internship |
2 Credits |
Semester 1 Session 1 - College of DuPage (1st Eight Weeks)
| First Semester – Session 1 | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2201 Basic Hairstyling III | 3 Credits |
| 2203 Chemical Services III | 3 Credits |
| 2205 Esthetics and Nail Technology II | 3 Credits |
| 2207 Safety and Sanitation | 2 Credits |
Semester 1 Session 2 - College of DuPage (2nd Eight Weeks)
| First Semester – Session 2 | 4 Courses |
|---|---|
|
2221 Basic Hairstyling IV |
3 Credits |
| 2223 Chemical Services IV | 3 Credits |
|
2225 Salon Operation II |
3 Credits |
|
2227 Thermal Styling II |
2 Credits |
Semester 2 - College of DuPage
| Second Semester | 2 Courses |
|---|---|
| 2250 License Review | 3 Credits |
| 2862 Internship or Wig Production | 2 Credits |
For more information on tuition, visit Tuition and Fees.
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