Additional college courses that would benefit a Cosmetology career?

Question

Hello! I am going to start Cosmetology school at my local community college soon. The program gives an Associates degree in the end along with Cosmetology license. I am currently an Esthetician and Nail Tech, so I have been to beauty school twice before but never in a traditional college setting with "credits". From my previous experience, the science aspects taught were only the very most basic. Since this will be my first chance to take proper courses, I'm wondering if it might be beneficial to take additional courses. My school has a flat cost for anywhere from 12-18 credits, so I'm thinking I should tack on an extra course or two per term. I work in a Wellness-based Spa, so it is important for me to understand the safety of product formulations and whatnot. I'm thinking Chemistry & Biology for sure. Maybe Interpersonal Communication, Intro to Art, Psychology, etc.? Thanks for any thoughts!

Answer 1

Hi. First I must ask, what do you mean by "proper courses"?

Any education you can take is beneficial. If your learning institution offers an additional class or two included in your overall tuition cost, that's great.

Think about what would benefit you and your career. If those are business courses, awesome! However, these classes may be a great way to potentially get a second degree, so I would choose something not only beneficial, bur useful for you to build upon on the future. Taking communications classes, even a Microsoft class is great because if, God forbid, you're unable to physically do hair, you want to be able to fall back on those classes.

All in all, it's your choice, and no matter what you decide to take, it's all learning knowledge which is valuable because that knowledge is something no one can take away from you.

Good luck.

Answer 2

Hello. I would take business courses, management, marketing, entrepreneurship classes as well, it will help you move up the ladder as administrative executive or allow you to open your own business.