Cosmetic Claims Substantiation
Curriculum Overview

The Cosmetic Claims Substantiation Graduate Certificate requires 12 credit hours of coursework.

REQUIRED COURSES: 

  • PHPR 5800 - Cosmetic Ingredients and Product Forms (3 Credits) Explore cosmetic ingredient functionality, formulation types, and considerations for product development and product performance.
  • PHPR 5820 - Cosmetic Trends and Claims (3 Credits) Analyze cosmetic market trends and learn how to develop compliant, evidence-based cosmetic product claims.
  • PHPR 5830 - Cosmetic Regulations, Ethics, and Practices (3 Credits) Examine cosmetic regulations, ethical considerations, and industry best practices related to cosmetic claims substantiation.
  • PHPR 5860 - Performance Evaluation Techniques (3 Credits) Learn methods for evaluating cosmetic product performance, including testing approaches used to support product efficacy and consumer claims.