Cosmetology Required Courses

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Rice Lake
Superior

Cosmetology (Spring 2025 - Term 1)

Suggested Course List

Cosmetology (Spring 2025 - Term 1)

Suggested Course List

Cosmetology (Spring 2025 - Term 2)

Suggested Course List

Cosmetology (Spring 2025 - Term 2)

Suggested Course List

Cosmetology Required Courses

2024-25

Cosmetology Required Courses

2025-26


Program Courses

31502382
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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.
31502383
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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.
31502384
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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.
31502385
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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
31502386
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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.
31502387
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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.
31502388
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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.
31502389
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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.
31502394
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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.
31502395
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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.
31502396
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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.

Total Credits: 30


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Rice Lake Admissions Contact

Nicole Messicci

Admissions Advisor

715.788.7144

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Ashland Admissions Contact

Jennifer Bednarik

Admissions Advisor

715.685.3039

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New Richmond Admissions Contact

Sherry Rehnelt

Admissions Advisor

715.752.8136

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Superior Admissions Contact

Anna Kalin

Admissions Advisor

715.319.7331

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