Cosmetology
Prepare for the Colorado State Cosmetology Licensure exam and launch a career in beauty — covering hair, skin, nails, and salon business skills.
Program Cost
Degrees & Certificates
Whether you want a full degree or a fast credential, every TSC program earns you industry certifications and every certificate stacks toward the degree.
Cosmetology Certificate
Full-spectrum cosmetology training in hair, skin, and nail services — preparing graduates for licensure and professional practice.
Esthetician Certificate
Skin care training from foundational techniques through advanced treatments, hair removal, and makeup — with a strong focus on safety and professionalism.
Barber Certificate
Foundational barbering skills in cutting, shaving, and grooming techniques, alongside industry regulations and client care.
Hairstylist Certificate
Core hairstyling techniques including cutting, coloring, and chemical services, paired with salon professionalism and industry standards.
Manicurist Certificate
Essential nail care skills covering manicuring, pedicuring, and nail enhancements, alongside sanitation standards and salon regulations.
Where You Can Study
This program is offered at the following TSC campus locations.
Certificate Curriculum
Each certificate is a standalone credential. Click any certificate to see the full course list.
Cosmetology Certificate — Trinidad Campus
A three-semester program covering the full spectrum of cosmetology — from hair cutting, coloring, and chemical texture to skin care, nail care, and salon business management — preparing graduates for licensure and professional practice.
Campus: Trinidad
Program Code: CER_COS2
CIP Code: 12.0401
Semester One (14 Credit Hours)
Fall Semester Only
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit)
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COS 1011 – Intermediate I: Haircoloring (2 credits)
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COS 1020 – Introduction to Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 1030 – Introduction to Hair Styling (2 credits)
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COS 1040 – Introduction to Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit)
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EST 1010 – Introduction to Skin Care (3 credits)
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NAT 1010 – Introduction to Nail Care (3 credits)
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NAT 1011 – Intermediate I Nail Care (2 credits)
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NAT 2010 – Advanced Nail Care (2 credits)
Semester Two (24 Credit Hours)
Spring Semester Only
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COS 1021 – Intermediate I: Hair Cutting (2 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1020)
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COS 1031 – Intermediate I: Hair Styling (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1030)
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COS 1041 – Intermediate I: Chemical Texture (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1040)
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COS 2003 – Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1003)
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COS 2010 – Intermediate II: Haircoloring (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1010)
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COS 2020 – Intermediate II: Hair Cutting (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1020)
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COS 2030 – Intermediate II: Hair Styling (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1030)
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COS 2031 – Advanced Hair Styling (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1030)
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COS 2040 – Intermediate II: Chemical Texture (1 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1040)
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EST 1011 – Intermediate Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1010)
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EST 2012 – Hair Removal (3 credits)
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NAT 2011 – Application of Nail Enhancements (5 credits)
Semester Three (9 Credit Hours)
Summer Semester Only
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COS 2011 – Advanced Hair Coloring (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1011)
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COS 2021 – Advanced Hair Cutting (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 2020)
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COS 2041 – Advanced Chemical Texture (1 credit) (Pre Req: COS 1041)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit)
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EST 2010 – Advanced Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1011)
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EST 2011 – Make-up for Skin Care Professionals (1 credit)
Total Program Credits: 54
Cosmetology Certificate — Valley Campus
A three-semester program covering the full spectrum of cosmetology — from hair cutting, coloring, and chemical texture to skin care, nail care, and salon business management — preparing graduates for licensure and professional practice.
Campus: Valley
Program Code: CER_COS2
CIP Code: 12.0401
Semester One (14 Credit Hours)
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit)
- NAT 1010 – Introduction to Nail Care (3 credits)
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NAT 1011 – Intermediate I Nail Care (2 credits)
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NAT 2010 – Advanced Nail Care (2 credits)
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NAT 2011 – Application of Nail Enhancements (5 credits)
Semester Two (20 Credit Hours)
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COS 1003 – Introduction to Hair and Scalp (1 credit)
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COS 1010 – Introduction to Hair Coloring (2 credits)
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COS 1011 – Intermediate I: Hair Coloring (2 credits)
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COS 1020 – Introduction to Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 1021 – Intermediate I: Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 1030 – Introduction to Hair Styling (2 credits)
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COS 1031 – Intermediate I: Hair Styling (2 credit)
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COS 1040 – Introduction to Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 1041 – Intermediate I: Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 2003 – Intermediate I: Hair and Scalp (1 credit)
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COS 2010 – Intermediate II: Haircoloring (2 credits)
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COS 2020 – Intermediate II: Hair Cutting (2 credits)
Semester Three (20 Credit Hours)
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COS 2011 – Advanced Hair Coloring (2 credits)
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COS 2021 – Advanced Hair Cutting (2 credits)
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COS 2030 – Intermediate II: Hair Styling (2 credits)
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COS 2031 – Advanced Hair Styling (1 credit)
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COS 2040 – Intermediate II: Chemical Texture (1 credit)
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COS 2041 – Advanced Chemical Texture (1 credits)
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EST 1010 – Introduction to Skin Care (3 credits)
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EST 1011 – Intermediate Skin Care (2 credits)
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EST 2010 – Advanced Skin Care (2 credits)
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EST 2011 – Make-up for Skin Care Professionals (1 credit)
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EST 2012 – Hair Removal (3 credits)
Total Program Credits: 54
Esthetician Certificate
A three-semester program building skin care expertise from foundational techniques through advanced treatments, hair removal, and makeup, with a strong emphasis on sanitation, safety, and salon professionalism.
Campus: Trinidad & Valley
Program Code: CER_CEST
CIP Code: 12.0401
Semester One (7 Credit Hours)
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COS 1050 – Laws, Rules, and Regulations (1 credit) (Fall Only)
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COS 1060 – Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation, & Safety (2 credits)
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COS 2050 – Business Management /Personal Skills/Ethics (1 credit) (Summer Only)
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EST 1010 – Introduction to Skin Care (3 credits) (Fall Only)
Semester Two (2 Credit Hours)
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EST 1011 – Intermediate Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1010) (Spring Only)
Semester Three (11 Credit Hours)
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COS 2060 – Intermediate II: Infection Control and Prevention (2 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1060)
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COS 2062 – Advanced II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety (3 credits) (Pre Req: COS 1060)
- EST 2010 – Advanced Skin Care (2 credits) (Pre Req: EST 1011) (Summer Only)
- EST 2011 – Make-up for Skin Care Professionals (1 credit) (Summer Only)
- EST 2012 – Hair Removal (3 credits) (Spring Only)
Total Program Credits: 20
Pass Rates
State licensure examination pass rates for TSC Cosmetology graduates, by campus and year. “NA” indicates no data available for that discipline or term.
Pass Rates — Alamosa
Pass Rates — Trinidad
Professional COS/BAR Licensure by State
If you plan to practice outside Colorado after graduating, contact the appropriate licensing agency in your intended state before beginning your program. Requirements vary and can change at any time.
| State / Territory | Licensing Board | Address | Phone | |
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| Alabama | State Licensing Board | 100 N. Union St., Suite 324, Montgomery, AL 36130 | (334) 242-1918 | cosmetology@aboc.alabama.gov |
| Alaska | State Licensing Board | PO Box 110806, Juneau, AK 99811 | (907) 465-2591 | boardofbarbershairdressers@alaska.gov |
| Arizona | State Licensing Board | 1740 W. Adams, Suite 4400, Phoenix, AZ 85007 | (480) 784-4539 | — |
| Arkansas | State Licensing Board | 4815 W. Markham St., Slot 8, Little Rock, AR 72205 | (501) 682-2168 | cosmo@arkansas.gov |
| California | State Licensing Board | PO Box 944226, Sacramento, CA 94244 | (800) 952-5210 | barbercosmo@dca.ca.gov |
| Connecticut | State Licensing Board | 410 Capitol Ave., MS #12 APP, PO Box 340308, Hartford, CT 06134 | (860) 509-7603 Ext 6 | dph.hairdresserteam@ct.gov |
| Delaware | State Licensing Board | Cannon Bldg, Suite 203, 861 Silver Lake Blvd, Dover, DE 19904 | (302) 744-4500 | customerservice.dpr@delaware.gov |
| District of Columbia | State Licensing Board | 1100 4th St., SW 3rd Fl, Washington, DC 20024 | (202) 442-4320 | dlcp@dc.gov |
| Florida | State Licensing Board | 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399 | (850) 487-1395 | — |
| Georgia | State Licensing Board | 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217 | — | — |
| Hawaii | State Licensing Board | PO Box 3469, Honolulu, HI 96801 | (808) 586-2692 | barber_cosm@dcca.hawaii.gov |
| Idaho | State Licensing Board | PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720 | (208) 334-3233 | bcb@dopl.idaho.gov |
| Illinois | State Licensing Board | 320 W. Washington St., 3rd FL, Springfield, IL 62786 | (888) 473-4858 | — |
| Indiana | State Licensing Board | 402 W. Washington St., Room W072, Indianapolis, IN 46204 | (317) 232-2960 | pla12@pla.IN.gov |
| Iowa | State Licensing Board | 400 SW 8th St., Suite D., Des Moines, IA 50309 | (515) 281-0254 | PLPublic@idph.iowa.gov |
| Kansas | State Licensing Board | 714 SW Jackson, Suite 100, Topeka, KS 66603 | (785) 296-3155 | kboc@ks.gov |
| Kentucky | State Licensing Board | 1049 US HWY 127, Annex #2, Frankfort, KY 40601 | (502) 564-4262 | — |
| Louisiana | State Licensing Board | 11622 Sunbelt Court, Baton Rouge, LA 70809 | (866) 257-7901 | — |
| Maine | State Licensing Board | 35 State House Station, Augusta, ME 04333 | (207) 624-8579 | — |
| Maryland | State Licensing Board | 1100 N. Eutaw St., Room 121, Baltimore, MD | (410) 230-6190 | barbers.cos@maryland.gov |
| Massachusetts | State Licensing Board | 1000 Washington St., 7th Floor, Boston, MA 02118 | (619) 701-8792 | cosmetologyandbarberingboard@mass.gov |
| Michigan | State Licensing Board | Ottawa Bldg, 611 W. Ottawa, PO Box 30004, Lansing, MI 48909 | (517) 241-0199 | — |
| Minnesota | State Licensing Board | 1000 University Ave West, Suite 100 | (651) 201-2742 | cosmetology@state.mn.us |
| Mississippi | State Licensing Board | 239 N. Lamar St., Ste. 301, Jackson, MS 39201 | (601) 359-1820 | — |
| Missouri | State Licensing Board | 3605 Missouri Blvd., PO Box 1062, Jefferson City, MO 65102 | (573) 751-1052 | cosbar@pr.mo.gov |
| Montana | State Licensing Board | 301 S. Park Ave., 4th Fl., PO Box 200513, Helena, MT 59620 | (406) 444-6880 | DLIBSDHELP@MT.GOV |
| Nebraska | State Licensing Board | PO Box 94986, Lincoln, NE 68509 | (402) 471-2117 | dhhs.licensure2117@nebraska.gov |
| Nevada | State Licensing Board | 8945 W. Russell Rd., Ste. 100, Las Vegas, NV 89148 | (702) 508-0015 | info@nvcosmo.com |
| New Hampshire | State Licensing Board | 7 Eagle Square, Concord, NH 03301 | (603) 271-2152 | — |
| New Jersey | State Licensing Board | PO Box 45003, Newark, NJ 07101 | (979) 504-6400 | coscertverification@dca.lps.state.nj.us |
| New Mexico | State Licensing Board | PO Box 25101, Santa Fe, NM 87504 | (505) 476-4622 | barber.cosmoboard@rld.nm.gov |
| New York | State Licensing Board | PO Box 22001 | (518) 474-4429 | — |
| North Carolina | State Licensing Board | 121 Edinburgh South Dr., Ste. 209, Cary, NC 27511 | (919) 736-6123 | nccosmo@nccosmeticarts.com |
| North Dakota | State Licensing Board | 4719 Shelburne St., Ste. 1, Bismarck, ND 58503 | (701) 224-9800 | — |
| Ohio | State Licensing Board | 1829 Gateway Cir., Grove City, OH 43123 | (614) 466-3834 | Contact Form |
| Oklahoma | State Licensing Board | 2401 NW 23rd St., #84, Shepherd Center, Main Ent. F, Oklahoma City, OK 73107 | (405) 521-2441 | — |
| Oregon | State Licensing Board | 500 Summer St. NE, E-20, Salem, OR 97301 | (503) 947-2340 | — |
| Pennsylvania | State Licensing Board | PO Box 2649, Harrisburg, PA 17105 | (833) 367-2762 | St-COSMETOLOGY@pa.gov |
| Rhode Island | State Licensing Board | Three Capital Hill, Providence, RI 02908 | (401) 222-5960 | Contact Form |
| South Carolina | State Licensing Board | 110 Centerview Dr., Columbia, SC 29210 | (803) 896-4588 | theresa.Brown@llr.sc.gov |
| South Dakota | State Licensing Board | 217 W. Missouri Ave., Pierre, SD 57501 | (605) 773-6193 | cosmetology@state.sd.us |
| Tennessee | State Licensing Board | 500 James Robertson Pkwy, Nashville, TN 37243 | (615) 741-2515 | cosmetology.board@tn.gov |
| Texas | State Licensing Board | PO Box 12157, Austin, TX 78711 | (512) 463-6599 | — |
| Utah | State Licensing Board | 160 East 300 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 | (801) 530-6628 | b2@utah.gov |
| Vermont | State Licensing Board | 89 Main St. 3rd Floor, Montpelier, VT 05620 | (802) 828-1505 | — |
| Virginia | State Licensing Board | 9960 Mayland Dr., Suite 400, Richmond, VA 23233 | (804) 367-8509 | barbercosmo@dpor.virginia.gov |
| Washington | State Licensing Board | 1125 Washington St., SE, Olympia, WA 98504 | (360) 664-6626 | DOLCosmo@dol.wa.gov |
| West Virginia | State Licensing Board | 1201 Dunbar Ave., Dunbar, WV 25064 | (304) 558-2924 | — |
| Wisconsin | State Licensing Board | 4822 Madison Yards Way, Madison, WI 53705 | (608) 266-2112 | dspsrenewal@wisconsin.gov |
| Wyoming | State Licensing Board | 2515 Warren Ave., Ste. 302, Cheyenne, WY 82001 | (307) 777-3534 | — |
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| American Samoa | State Licensing Board | A.P. Lutali EOB, 2nd Fl., Pago Pago, American Samoa 96799 | (684) 633-5155 | Contact Form |
| Guam | State Licensing Board | 194 Hernan Cortez Ave. #213, Hagatna, Guam 96910 | (671) 735-7408 | sharon.manibusan@dphss.guam.gov |
| No. Mariana Islands | State Licensing Board | Bldg #1242, Pohnpei Ct., Capitol Hill, Saipan, MP 96950 | (670) 664-4808 | — |
| Puerto Rico | State Licensing Board | PO Box 9023271, San Juan, PR 00902 | (787) 722-2122 | iresto@estado.pr.gov |
| Virgin Islands | State Licensing Board | 3000 Golden Rock Shopping Center, Suite #9, Christiansted, VI 00820 | (340) 713-3522 | nathalie.hodge@dlca.vi.gov |
Professional Licensure Disclosure
If you are considering an academic program that leads to a professional license in the state where you plan to live and work after graduating, it is highly recommended that you first seek guidance from the appropriate licensing agency in that state before beginning the academic program at Trinidad State College.
In compliance with the U.S. Department of Education and the National Council for State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (NC-SARA), TSC provides information pertaining to professional licensure and certification for programs that may lead to state licensure. The State Authorization Reciprocity Agreement (SARA) establishes comparable national standards for interstate offering of postsecondary courses.
While TSC endeavors to ensure this information is up to date, licensure requirements in any state can change at any time. Contact the appropriate licensing agency to obtain the most current requirements and confirm that TSC's program meets those requirements.
Not all TSC programs are formally approved for licensure outside Colorado; however, a program may still meet educational requirements in other states. Contact the relevant licensing agency directly to confirm.
For additional assistance, contact Dr. Lynette Bates, Vice President for Academic Affairs: lynette.bates@trinidadstate.edu
Contact Us
Have questions about this program? Reach out to a faculty or staff member.
- TitleFaculty
- DepartmentCosmetology
- LocationAlamosa, Colorado • Main
- Emailsarah.sandoval@trinidadstate.edu