Cosmetology Program

Cosmetology group with twelve students and instructor

Welcome to the wonderful world of cosmetology! Whether you are passionate about hair, makeup, nails, or skincare, get ready to embark on a journey where creativity meets transformation. Unlock your creativity, embrace the fusion of art and science, and let the beauty you create echo far beyond the salon chair. 

The course program will prepare students with a career in Cosmetology. A students success depends on their complete participation in the program. Since the program's inception, hundred of students have graduated. Students interested in the program do not need any prior knowledge of the field, only an interest.

Start by visiting the Steps to Getting Started to get step-by-step guides on becoming a Cerritos College student. 

The Cosmetology Program Information Sheet will provide you with additional information on fees, pre-requisites, enrollment and on-campus resources. 

Please find additional resource links below:

By visiting the Counseling Department website at https://www.cerritos.edu/counseling/ students can select from Virtual Appointments, Virtual Drop-In or Submit a Question as counseling resources.

NOTE: Counseling staff is unable to assist with appointment scheduling via the phone, please use the provided resource links.

Do you need to take the english prerequisite?
This English course is specifically designed for cosmetologists and estheticians, helping future professionals in the beauty industry develop a deeper awareness of beauty concepts, the process of creating beauty, and the transformative power of the profession.

Fall 2025 / 9A (8/18-10/13)
English C1000 (32511)
Mondays, 9:00 AM – 12:50 PM (Hybrid Format)

To enroll, students must obtain a permission number, available through the Liberal Arts Office in-person or via email.

SUMMER 2025 Registration - 12-week session (5/27-8/15)
To ensure a smooth registration process, please be certain to enroll in the correct cohort series for the session and semester. 

Cohort C4
This session is for continuing students only.  

  • COS 111A (30574)
  • COS 111B (30575)
  • COS 112A (30576)
  • COS 112B (30577)
  • COS 113A (30578)
  • COS 113B (30579)
  • COS 114 (30580)

FALL 2025 Registration - 9A session (8/18-10/17) & 9B session (10/20-12-19)
To ensure a smooth registration process, please be certain to enroll in the correct cohort series for the session and semester.

Cohort C5 - 9A
This session is for new students.

  • COS 100A (30659)
  • COS 100B (30663)
  • COS 101A (30666)
  • COS 101B (30670)
  • COS 102 (30674)
  • COS 103 (32981)

Cohort C5 - 9B
This session is for continuing students only.  

  • COS 104A (30689)
  • COS 104B (30694)
  • COS 105A (30696)
  • COS 105B (33081)
  • COS 106 (30702)
  • COS 107 (30705)

Spring 2026 Registration - 9A session (1/12-3/13) & 9B session (3/23-5/22)
Pending. To be announced.