COS - Cosmetology

COS 101 Fundamentals of Cosmetology (0-10-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisite: COS 120

This is an introductory course to the fundamentals of professional ethics, hygiene, good grooming and salesmanship as they relate to the practices of the salon.

COS 106 Facials and Makeup (1-6-3)

Offered Summer Semester

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 114, COS 120, COS 201

Co-requisites: COS 220, COS 222

This is an introductory course to the procedures for various skin treatments, including anatomy, chemistry and safety.

COS 108 Nail Care (1-7-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Prerequisites: COS 110, COS 210

Co-requisite: COS 206

This course is a study of nail structure and manicuring techniques, including anatomy, chemistry and safety.

COS 110 Scalp and Hair Care (0-10-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 114, COS 120, COS 201

Co-requisite: COS 210

This course is a study of the structure and composition of hair, including the analysis and treatment of certain conditions of the hair and scalp.

COS 114 Hair Shaping (1-9-4)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 120

Co-requisite: COS 201

This is an introductory course to the techniques of hair shaping. Emphasis is given to the correct use and safety of implements, proper hair sectioning and various techniques used in hair design in relationship to body structure.

COS 120 Manikin Practice (0-10-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisite: COS 101

This course covers cosmetology applications, including hair shaping, chemical waving, hair styling and hair coloring.

COS 151 Dermatology (2-3-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisites: COS 156, COS 165, COS 221, COS 223

This course is the study of the structure, functions, conditions and disorders of the skin.

COS 156 Fundamentals of Massage (0-6-2)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisites: COS 151, COS 165, COS 221, COS 223

This is an introductory course in the theory, preparation, manipulations and safety measures of massage.

COS 165 Business Practice (1-6-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisites: COS 151, COS 156, COS 221, COS 223

This course covers basic salon business practices, including rules, regulations and codes governing the practice of skincare.

COS 201 Salon Management (2-3-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 120

Co-requisite: COS 114

This course is a study of salon management, including rules, regulations and codes governing the practice of cosmetology.

COS 206 Chemical Hair Waving (0-10-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Prerequisites: COS 110, COS 210

Co-requisite: COS 108

This course is a study of methods of permanently waving the hair, including product, chemistry and safety.

COS 210 Hair Coloring (0-10-3)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 114, COS 120, COS 201

Co-requisite: COS 110

This course is a study of the science and art of coloring the hair, including methods, procedures, safety precautions and chemistry.

COS 220 Cosmetology Clinical Practice I (0-10-3)

Offered Summer Semester

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 114, COS 120, COS 201

Co-requisites: COS 106, COS 222

This course is an integration of cosmetology skills in a simulated salon environment.

COS 221 Facial Practice I (0-6-2)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisites: COS 151, COS 156, COS 165, COS 223

This course is an integration of massage and facial skills in a simulated salon environment.

COS 222 Cosmetology Clinical Practice II (0-10-3)

Offered Summer Semester

Prerequisites: COS 101, COS 114, COS 120, COS 201

Co-requisites: COS 106, COS 220

This course is an integration of cosmetology skills in a simulated salon environment to provide additional practical hours in skill development.

COS 223 Facial Practice II (0-6-2)

Offered Fall and Spring Semesters

Co-requisites: COS 151, COS 156, COS 165, COS 221

This course provides for the integration of corrective and preservative facials, massage and makeup application skills in a simulated salon environment.