MCCCD Program Description

Major: 3209 Catalog Year: 2024-2025 Effective Term: 2023 Fall Last Admit Term: 2025 Summer Award: AAS Total Credits: 61-70 CIP Code: 12.0412	Primary College: Initiating College: Gateway Community College Program Availability: Not Found Program Availability: Shared Program Availability: GW, MC Field of Interest: Business, Entrepreneurialism and Management Instructional Council: Business/Management (03) GPA: 2.00
SOC Code: Upon completion of this degree, students may pursue a career as: 11-9179.02 Spa Managers 39-5012.00 Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists 39-5092.00 Manicurists and Pedicurists 39-5094.00 Skincare Specialists 41-2031.00 Retail Salespersons

Description: The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness promotes progressive thinking, skills, and experiences to enhance personal growth and professional success. This interdisciplinary AAS is designed to provide students with business and financial acumen, effective and collaborative communication skills, critical thinking techniques, and leadership qualities to be empowered professionals. Students who complete this AAS have fundamental strategies to effectively and successfully implement innovative principles in the beauty industry to serve consumers. The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Beauty and Wellness may transfer to a Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) program for students who want to pursue a bachelor`s degree.

Learning Outcomes
1. Identify strengths, weaknesses, beliefs, and core values for ongoing personal and professional growth. (BAW298++, GBS132, MGT253, MKT110, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU]) 2. Apply advanced effective communication skills (including written and spoken word, nonverbal language, and active listening) to develop relationships, manage conflicts, and work towards positive outcomes with diverse populations. (BAW298++, GBS132, MGT253, MKT110, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 3. Synthesize information during the decision making process to guide action to produce intentional outcomes for self and consumers. (BAW298++, GBS132, MGT253, MKT110, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 4. Apply effective marketing strategies utilizing various media channels. (BAW298++, GBS132, MGT253, MKT110, (COM), [FYC], [MA]) 5. Employ financial concepts for personal and business growth. (BAW298++, GBS132, MGT253, MKT110, [MA]) 6. Appraise overall workplace wellness, and health and safety standards for effective and continual improvement to create a positive consumer experience. (BAW298++, MGT253, (COM), (CRE), [HU], [MA], [SG], [SQ]) 7. Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field. (FYE101, FYE103)

Program Notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Admission Criteria
Entry into this program requires a current, active aesthetician, cosmetology, hairstyling, or instructor license. All licenses must be in good standing. Credits for prior learning will be awarded for equivalent Beauty and Wellness (BAW) prefix courses based on licensure.

Required Courses

FYE101 Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success (1) OR
FYE103 Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success (3) 1-3

Select courses to complete a total of nine (9) credits:
BAW298++ Special Projects 1-3
GBS132 Personal and Family Financial Security 3
MGT253 Owning and Operating a Small Business 3
MKT110 Marketing and Social Networking 3

Credits: 10-12

Restricted Electives
	Credits:

General Electives
Select additional courses, 100-level or higher, to complete the minimum credits required for this degree. Consult with the Program Director or an Academic Advisor.	Credits: 0-17

General Education Requirements

General Education Requirement			Credits: 22-28

General Education Core			Credits: 12-18

First-Year Composition			Credits: 6
+ ENG101 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG107 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND + ENG102 First-Year Composition (3) OR + ENG108 First-Year Composition for ESL (3) 6

Oral Communication			Credits: 3
COM100 Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR COM110 Interpersonal Communication (3) OR + COM225 Public Speaking (3) OR COM230 Small Group Communication (3) 3

Critical Reading			Credits: 0-3
+ CRE101 College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR Equivalent as indicated by assessment. (0) 0-3

Mathematics			Credits: 3-6
+ MAT140 College Mathematics (5) OR + MAT141 College Mathematics (4) OR + MAT142 College Mathematics (3) OR MAT145 College Mathematics with Review (5) OR MAT146 College Mathematics with Review (6) OR Equivalent or higher level mathematics course in the Mathematical Applications [MA] area. 3-6

General Education Distribution			Credits: 10

Humanities, Arts and Design			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts, and Design area

Social-Behavioral Sciences			Credits: 3
Any approved general education course from the Social-Behavioral Sciences area Recommended: HES120 Principles of Physical Fitness and Wellness (3) OR PSY101 Introduction to Psychology (3) OR PSY132 Psychology and Culture (3) OR SOC101 Introduction to Sociology (3) OR SOC157 Sociology of Families and Relationships (3) OR SWU250 Mindfulness for Stress Management (3) 3

Natural Sciences			Credits: 4
Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences area Recommended: BIO160 Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology (4) OR CHM107 Chemistry and Society (3) AND CHM107LL Chemistry and Society Laboratory (1) 4 OR CHM130 Fundamental Chemistry (3) AND CHM130LL Fundamental Chemistry Laboratory (1) 4 OR FON241 Principles of Human Nutrition (3) AND FON241LL Principles of Human Nutrition Laboratory (1) 4

+ indicates course has prerequisites and/or corequisites.
++ indicates that any suffixed course may be selected.

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 28, 2023

All information published is subject to change without notice. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of information presented, but based on the dynamic nature of the curricular process, course and program information is subject to change in order to reflect the most current information available.