About the Program
See AS Degree in Cosmetology.
Program Requirements
For current program requirements -> 2024-2025
Program Goal: Career
GE Pattern(s): None
Program Code: 01370.00CA
Program Learning Outcome(s):
Upon successful completion of this program, the student will be able to:
Safely and accurately use all equipment and products relating to the Cosmetology industry.
Demonstrate the most current methods and procedures using professional tools and equipment within the Cosmetology industry.
Apply necessary health and safety rules.
Communicate effectively and appropriately within the Cosmetology industry.
Perform all tasks and skills in an orderly manner, establishing the methodical habits without sacrificing artistic skills.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics. Students will understand agency standards and state board requirements for beauty professionals servicing the general public.
Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in cosmetology, barbering, manicuring, and esthetics. Students will demonstrate state board practices for beauty professionals while servicing the general public.
Corequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11
Unit(s): 2.50
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 138.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 138.00
In this course students will develop and demonstrate basic nail procedures. Topics are to include analyzation, treatment, creation, maintenance and removal of nail enhancements, including gel polish, wraps, repairs, acrylic and UV light cured gel enhancements. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical hours and operations in subjects learned.
Corequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
In this course students will develop their skills in all aspects of hair cutting and styling. Topics include client consultation, applying industry standard health and safety protocols, haircutting, and formal styling. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in subjects learned.
Corequisite(s): COS 21
Unit(s): 3.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
51.00 hours Lecture
Out of Class Hours: 102.00
Total Course Hours: 153.00
In this course students will develop and demonstrate the basics of chemistry, chemical texture services, and fundamentals of haircoloring. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in subjects learned.
Corequisite(s): COS 20
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
In this course students will develop and demonstrate the basics of chemistry, chemical texture services, and the fundamentals of haircoloring. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in the subjects learned.
Prerequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
In this course students will develop knowledge and skills necessary to understand the nature of skin care and show proficiency in skin related services. Topics include skin disorders and diseases, skin structure, growth, and nutrition, advanced skin care, facials. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in subjects learned.
Prerequisite(s): COS 19
Unit(s): 4.00
Transfer Status: CSU
Contact Hours:
0.00 hours Lecture
/ 215.00 hours Lab
Total Course Hours: 215.00
In this course students will develop and demonstrate core hairdressing skills. Emphasis is placed on client draping, shampooing and conditioning, fundamentals of hair design and basic hairstyling techniques. Students will work towards California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours and operations in subjects learned.
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Contacts
Felicia Flores, Chair
(530) 895-2344
Department Office: Cosmetology and Barbering Center
(530) 895-2202
Counseling and Advising:
(530) 895-2378
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