The academic content and curriculum of the Cosmetic Technology Associate Degree Program aims to provide students with detailed information specific to the cosmetics industry and to become competent professionals in this field. The curriculum covers a wide range of topics from design to production, quality control to marketing of cosmetic products. This content ensures that students have both theoretical knowledge and practical application skills.
Basic Sciences and General Courses: The program begins with basic science courses such as chemistry, biology and physics. These courses give students an understanding of the scientific principles underlying cosmetic products. In addition, courses such as mathematics and statistics help develop analytical thinking and data analysis skills.
Cosmetic Chemistry and Formulations: How cosmetic products are formulated, which chemicals are used and their effects on skin and hair are covered in these courses. These courses provide students with the necessary knowledge to develop and improve cosmetic products.
Cosmetic Production Techniques and Technology: These courses provide a detailed understanding of how cosmetic products are manufactured. Students learn about production processes, equipment utilization, scale-up and automation.
Dermocosmetics: Dermocosmetics courses provide information about skin health and skin care products. These courses focus on skin types, skin diseases and the selection and use of skin care products.
Quality Control and Assurance: Quality control courses cover methods to ensure the safety and conformity of cosmetic products to standards. Students learn about product testing, certification processes and international quality standards.
Cosmetics Legislation and Ethics: These courses cover topics such as cosmetic product regulations, labeling rules and consumer rights. Students learn the legal requirements and ethical standards in the industry.
Marketing and Sales Strategies: Marketing and sales courses in the cosmetics industry provide students with information on topics such as product promotion, brand management and customer relations.
The program's curriculum also offers hands-on learning opportunities such as laboratory work, project-based learning and internships in collaboration with industry. These hands-on courses allow students to apply the theoretical knowledge they learn in the classroom to real-world situations and ensure that graduates are ready for the world of work.