Associate in Science Degree in Cosmetology
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Total Units: 52.5 - 68.5
Term 1
13.5 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| COS 10: Health, Safety and Sanitation Theory | 3.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program 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. |
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| COS 11: Health, Safety and Sanitation Practicum | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): Admission to the Cosmetology Program 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. |
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| COS 12: Manicuring and Pedicuring | 2.50 | ||
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Corequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11 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. |
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| COS 19: Hair Styling Services I | 4.00 | ||
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Corequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11 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. |
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Term 2
15 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| COS 20: Chemical Hair Services Theory | 3.00 | ||
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Corequisite(s): COS 21 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. |
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| COS 21: Chemical Hair Services Practicum | 4.00 | ||
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Corequisite(s): COS 20 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. |
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| COS 23: Skin Care | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): COS 10, COS 11 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. |
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| COS 29: Hair Styling Services II | 4.00 | ||
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Prerequisite(s): COS 19 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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Term 3
13.50 - 16.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area B Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice (Select One) | 3.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| English Composition (Select One) | 4.00 | ||
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| Math Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | Recommended math selection varies, maybe satisfied by high school course work. | |
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Term 4
10.50 - 23.50 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.| Course Name | Units | Notes | |
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| Area A Choice (Select One) | 1.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area C Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 4.00 | ||
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| Area E Choice (Select One) | 3.00 - 5.00 | ||
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| Area F Choice: Kinesiology Activity (Select One) | 0.50 - 1.50 | ||
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| Multicultural Breadth Competency (Select One) | 3.00 - 8.00 | ||
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