Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Intro to Cosmetology Lab (COS-112);
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Intro. to Cosmetology (COS-111);
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 component from COS 111.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 9
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Chemical Service Lab (COS-114);
During this course students learn concepts of theory of chemical services related to 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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Theory of Chemical Services (COS-113);
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 6
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Hair Coloring Lab (COS-116);
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Hair Coloring Theory (COS-115);
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 9
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Basic Spa Techniques Lab (COS-118);
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: Basic Spa Techniques (COS-117);
This course provides practical applications related to the care of the skin and related structure. Emphasis is placed on facial treatments, product application, 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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 6
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course is designed to allow students to practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, receptionist duties, hairstyling, hair shaping, 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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 6
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course focuses on the theory and practice of hair designing. Topics include creating styles using basic and advanced techniques of back combing, up sweeps and braiding. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for hair designing.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 9
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course focuses on the practice of adding artificial hair. Topics include hair extensions, weaving, and braiding. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate the techniques and procedures for attaching human hair and synthetic hair.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course focuses on nail enhancement products and techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the different types of sculptured nails and recognize the different techniques of nail art.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course focuses on all aspects of nail care. Topics include salon conduct, professional ethics, sanitation, nail structure, manicuring, pedicuring, nail disorders, and anatomy and physiology of the arm and hand. Upon completion, the student should be able to demonstrate professional conduct, recognize nail disorders and diseases, and identify the procedures for sanitation and nail care services.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 9
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course focuses on advanced nail techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to identify the different types of sculptured nails and recognize the different techniques of nail art.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course provides practice in advanced nail techniques. Topics include acrylic, gel, fiberglass nails, and nail art. Upon completion, the student should be able to perform the procedures for nail sculpturing and nail art.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 9
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
This course provides the study of marketable skills to prepare the student to enter the world of work. Emphasis is placed on resumes, interviews, client and business relations, personality, computer literacy and attitude. Upon completion, the student should be prepared to obtain employment in the field for which they have been trained.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
In this skin care course, emphasis is placed on the decontamination, infection control and safety practiced in the esthetics facility. Topics covered include demonstration of sanitation, sterilization methods and bacterial prevention. Upon completion, the student will be able to properly sanitize facial implements and identify non-reusable items.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 7
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
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.
Credit hours: 3
Contact hours: 3
Pre-requisite: None
Co-requisite: None
PREREQUISITE: As required by college. This course provides work experience with a college-approved employer in an area related to cosmetology. Emphasis is placed on integrating classroom learning with related work experience. Upon completion, students should be able to evaluate career selection, demonstrate employability skills, and satisfactorily perform work-related competencies.
Credit hours: 3
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