Cosmetology Technician (CCOS - Code 833)
The certificate in Cosmetology Technician aims to provide students with the knowledge and skills required to perform the functions of cosmetologist in the field of beauty, design and management of a beauty parlor: care of the hair and skin, manicure, pedicure, haircuts, rolling, waves, hair-dos, styles, chemistry, electricity, drying of the hair and color techniques.
The knowledge acquired by students will help them to perform work in beauty parlors, the administration of the beauty parlor, and work at home. The certificate was designed with the aim to adequately train students in the field of beauty and in compliance with the parameters of the Examining Board of Beauty Specialists in Puerto Rico. Students who participate in this certificate are preparing themselves to work in and administer beauty parlors.
Major courses must be passed with a minimum grade of C.
The Aguadilla, Barranquitas, Bayamón, Fajardo, Guayama and San Germán campuses are authorized to offer this Program.
(34 credits / 1,020 hours)
Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Cosmetology Technician
First Term
Second Term
For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.