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Cosmetology Certificate (C55140)

Fall Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I 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. Corequisites: Take COS-112 Class: 4.00 Credits: 4.00	4.00			4.00
COS 112 - Salon I COS 112 - Salon I 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. Corequisites: Take COS-111 Lab: 24.00 Credits: 8.00		24.00		8.00
				Total: 12

Spring Semester 1

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II 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. Class: 4.00 Credits: 4.00	4.00			4.00
COS 114 - Salon II COS 114 - Salon II 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. Lab: 24.00 Credits: 8.00		24.00		8.00
				Total: 12

Summer Semester

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III 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. Class: 4.00 Credits: 4.00	4.00			4.00
COS 116 - Salon III COS 116 - Salon III 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. Lab: 12.00 Credits: 4.00		12.00		4.00
				Total: 8

Fall Semester 2

Course	Class Hours	Lab Hours	Clinical Hours	Credits
COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV 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. Class: 2.00 Credits: 2.00	2.00			2.00
COS 118 - Salon IV COS 118 - Salon IV 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. Lab: 21.00 Credits: 7.00		21.00		7.00
				Total: 9