Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Cosmetic Science

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The Certificate in Undergraduate Study in Cosmetic Science will provide students with specialized study to enhance knowledge and skills necessary for employment in the cosmetic industry. Students learn how to appropriately use raw materials to make new products and then develop, formulate, and assess the safety and quality of the products for human use. They study regulations and how to assess products’ safety, performance and quality to ensure that they understand how safe, effective, and environmentally friendly products are scientifically formulated.

Program Requirements

Core Courses: 10 s.h.

CHEM 07101 - Cosmetic Chemistry I Credits: 3
CHEM 07102 - Cosmetic Chemistry II Credits: 3
CHEM 07220 - Cosmetic Formulations Lecture Credits: 4 and
CHEM L7220 - Cosmetic Formulations Lab Credits: 0

Electives Course: 3 - 4 s.h.

Choose one course from the following list.

BIOL 01345 - Animals and Society Credits: 3
BIOL 20330 - Environmental Science Credits: 4
CHEM 07357 - Chemical Biology Credits: 3
CHEM 07388 - Natural Products Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 07405 - Introduction to Polymer Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 07464 - Advanced Organic Chemistry I- WI Credits: 3
CHEM 07470 - Organic Spectroscopic Analysis Credits: 3
CHEM 07475 - Polymer Synthesis Credits: 4
CHEM 07490 - General Aspects of Pharmacology Credits: 3
CHEM 07492 - Pharmaceutical Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 07493 - Introduction to Regulatory Affairs Credits: 3
CHEM 07494 - Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) Techniques Credits: 3
CHEM 09249 - Analytical Chemistry Credits: 4
CHEM 09300 - Environmental Chemistry Credits: 3
CHEM 09410 - Instrumental Methods Credits: 4

Total Number of Credits Required for the Program: 12 - 13 s.h.

To be awarded the CUGS in Cosmetic Science, students must complete all courses required for the CUGS in Cosmetic Science with at least a 2. 0 average.