What kind of college courses do you have to complete get a cosmetology degree?

Cosmetology is typically not learned through college courses. Students must attend a state-licensed beauty or cosmetology school to be licensed. Cosmetology schools offer intensive training in the basic skills of cosmetology, such as haircutting, styling, coloring, and skin care. Students must complete a certain number of hours of training, which varies by state, in order to be eligible to take the state licensing exam.