Technical Certificate Programs Catalog 2025-2026

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

CBEU 130Principles of Esthetic Face with LAB

3

CBEU 140Hair, its Damages and Conditiong

3

CCOS 110Introduction to Cosmetology

3

CCOS 210Hairstyle Design for Women

3

CCOS 240Haircut Styles for Women

3

Second Term

CBEU 220Chemical Processes in the Hair

3

CBEU 250Color Techniques

3

CBEU 320Beauty Salon Administration

3

CCOS 230Make-Up, Manicure and Pedicure

3

CCOS 291Cosmetology Practicum

7

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.