Concentrations and Minors in Cosmetics

Undergraduate Tracks in Cosmetics

Overview

Cosmetics-related Tracks

• Cosmetic Chemistry Concentration
• Cosmetic Science Minor
• Cosmetic Chemistry Minor
• Health Science Option 2 Major, Cosmetic Chemistry
• Computer and Information Science + X

Individuals interested in one of the above must enroll in the Survey of Beauty and Cosmetics (COS212) in Fall 2024.

Additional information regarding Cosmetics-related Tracks:

• The Chemistry Major BS—Cosmetic Chemistry concentration is available for individuals who, in Fall 2024, are incoming first-year and rising second—and third-year students.
• Only students whose major does not require the general and organic chemistry course sequence can minor in cosmetic science.
• The Cosmetic Chemistry minor was designed for students whose major requires the general and organic chemistry course sequence.
• Computer and Information Science (CIS) majors can select the CIS + X option and utilize the cosmetic science minor course sequence for the CIS + Cosmetics track. The CIS Department Chair must advise individuals.
• Health Sciences major can select Health Sciences Option 2 with Cosmetic Chemistry using the courses outlined in the course sequence. Students must be advised by a Health Sciences advisor.
• Courses offered this coming academic year are pre-requisites for subsequent cosmetic chemistry courses:
  • Survey of Beauty and Cosmetics (SCOS 212) – Fall 2024
  • Cosmetic Chemistry (SCOS 326) – Spring 2025
  • Cosmetic Formulations (SCOS 326L) – Spring 2025

Download the Course Sequence