Cosmetology

Courses

COS 111: Introduction to Cosmetology

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Core Course

This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the history and development of cosmetology and standards of professional behavior. Students receive basic information regarding principles and practices of infection control, diseases and disorders. Additionally, students receive introductory information regarding hair design. The information presented in this course is enhanced by hands on application performed in a controlled lab environment. Upon completion, students should be able to apply safety rules and regulations and write procedures for skills identified in this course.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 112: Introduction to Cosmetology Lab

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

In this course, students are provided the practical experience for sanitation, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling. Emphasis is placed on disinfection, shampooing, hair shaping, and hairstyling for various types of hair for men and women. This course offers opportunities for students to put into practice concepts learned in the theory components from COS 111.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 113: Theory of Chemical Services

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Core Course

During this course students learn concepts of theory of chemical services related to the chemical hair texturing. Specific topics include basics of chemistry and electricity, properties of the hair and scalp, and chemical texture services. Safety considerations are emphasized throughout this course. This course is foundational for other courses providing more detailed instruction on these topics.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 114: Chemical Services Lab

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

During this course, students perform various chemical texturing activities. Emphasis is placed on cosmetologist and client safety, chemical use and handling, hair and scalp analysis and client consulting.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 115: Hair Coloring Theory

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Core Course

In this course, students learn the techniques of hair coloring and hair lightening. Emphasis is placed on color application, laws, levels and classifications of color and problem solving. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify all classifications of hair coloring and the effects on the hair.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 116: Hair Coloring Lab

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

In this course, students apply hair coloring and hair lightening techniques. Topics include consultation, hair analysis, skin test and procedures and applications of all classifications of hair coloring and lightening. Upon completion, the student will be able to perform procedures for hair coloring and hair lightening.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 117: Basic Spa Techniques

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Core Course

This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure and function of various systems of the body. Topics include massage skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student will be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions, disorders of the skin and nail care.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 118: Basic Spa Techniques Lab

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

This course provides practical applications related to the care of the skin and related structure. Emphasis is placed on facial treatments, product application, and skin analysis, massage techniques, facial make-up, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare clients, assemble sanitized materials, follow procedures for product application, recognize skin disorders, demonstrate facial massage movement, cosmetic application, and hair removal using safety and sanitary precautions, and nail care.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisite Courses

COS 119: Business of Cosmetology

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Core Course

This course is designed to develop job-seeking and entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 123: Cosmetology Salon Practices

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

This course is designed to allow students to practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, receptionist duties, hair styling, hairshaping, chemical, and nail and skin services for clients. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professionalism and the procedures of cosmetology in a salon setting.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 133: Salon Management Technology

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 6
Core Course

This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job-seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 144: Hair Shaping and Design

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 6
Core Course

In this course, students learn the art and techniques of hairshaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair shaping implements, and elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for creating hair designs.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 145: Hair Shaping and Design Lab

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

This covers the study of the art and techniques of hair shaping. Topics include hair sectioning, correct use of hair shaping implements, and elevations used to create design lines. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for creating hair designs using safety and sanitary precautions.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 152: Nail Care Applications

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

This course provides practice in all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, bacteriology, sanitation and safety, manicuring and pedicuring. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform nail care procedures.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 167: State Board Review

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 6
Core Course

Students are provided a complete review of all procedures and practical skills pertaining to their training in the program. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the practical skills necessary to complete successfully the required State Board of Cosmetology examination and entry-level employment.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 181: Special Topics

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 3 Lab Hours 0
Core Course

This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmetology. Upon completion, students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 182: Special Topics

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

This course is designed to allow students to explore issues relevant to the profession of cosmetology. Upon completion, students should have developed new skills in areas of specialization for the cosmetology profession.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

COS 190: Internship in Cosmetology

Class Program
Credits 3 Lecture Hours 0 Lab Hours 9
Core Course

This course is designed to provide exposure to cosmetology practices in non-employment situations. Emphasis is on dependability, attitude, professional judgment, and practical cosmetology skills. Upon completion, the student should have gained skills necessary for entry-level employment.

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None