College Catalog

COS Cosmetology

Courses are listed by course discipline prefix, number, course title, credit hours, and, in parentheses, the number of lecture, laboratory and/or work experience/clinical hours, and the semester the course is offered. Local and state prerequisites and corequisites are identified by superscript L for local^L and S for state^S. The symbol “AND” indicates the course will be offered “As Needs Demand.”

UGETC represents the Universal General Education Transfer Component as described in the Comprehensive Articulation Agreement (CAA).

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	111	Cosmetology Concepts I	4 (4-0)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: ENG-002^L or BSP-4002^L

Corequisite: COS-112^S

This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.(1997 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	112	Salon I	8 (0-24)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: ENG-002^L or BSP-4002^L

Corequisite: COS-111^S

This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services.(1997 SU)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	113	Cosmetology Concepts II	4 (4-0)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: COS-111^S, minimum grade C^L, and COS-112^S

Corequisite: COS-114^S

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.(2016 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	114	Salon II	8 (0-24)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: COS-111^S, minimum grade C^L, and COS-112^S

Corequisite: COS-113^S

This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.(2016 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	115	Cosmetology Concepts III	4 (4-0)	Summer

Prerequisite: COS-111^S, minimum grade C^L, and COS-112^S

Corequisite: COS-116^L

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy, wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.(2016 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	116	Salon III	4 (0-12)	Summer

Prerequisite: COS-111^S, minimum grade C^L, and COS-112^S

Corequisite: COS-115^L

This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.(2016 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	117	Cosmetology Concepts IV	2 (2-0)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: COS-111^S, minimum grade C^L, and COS-112^S

Corequisite: COS-118^L

This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements.(2016 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	118	Salon IV	7 (0-21)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: COS-111^S, minimum grade C^L, and COS-112^S

Corequisite: COS-117^L

This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements.(2016 FA)

Prefix	Number	Title	Hours	Semester
COS	223	Contemp Hair Coloring	2 (1-3)	Fall, Spring

Prerequisite: COS-111^S and COS-112^S

Corequisite: None

This course covers basic color concepts, hair coloring problems, and application techniques. Topics include color theory, terminology, contemporary techniques, product knowledge, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify a clients color needs and safely and competently perform color applications and correct problems.(1998 FA)