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Certificate of Achievement in Cosmetology

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Total Units: 26

Term 1

12 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	COS 10: Health, Safety and Sanitation Theory	3.00
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.
	COS 11: Health, Safety and Sanitation Practicum	1.00
Prerequisite(s): COS 10 (or concurrent enrollment) Unit(s): 1.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 51.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 51.00 This course will teach procedural application of standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring, Hairstyling and Esthetics. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of Disinfection and Health standards required by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for practice and licensing in the beauty industry. Students will practice and demonstrate State Board disinfection and sanitation for beauty professionals while servicing the public. This course is designed toward preparation for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam.
	COS 19: Hair Styling Services I	4.00
Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 204.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 204.00 In this course, students will develop and demonstrate fundamental hairstyling and haircutting skills. Emphasis is placed on State Board standards in client draping, shampooing and conditioning, fundamentals of hair design, and basic haircutting and basic hairstyling techniques. Students will practice and demonstrate State Board disinfection and sanitation techniques for beauty professionals while servicing the public. This course is designed toward preparation for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam and is a fundamental course in the Cosmetology, Barbering or Hairstyling program sequences.
	COS 23: Skin Care	4.00
Unit(s): 4.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 204.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 204.00 This course will develop the 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 and lashes, to include lash lifting, coloring and lash extensions. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum requirements and hours in subjects learned. This course is part of the Cosmetology and Barbering sequences, and foundational in the Esthetics course sequence.

Term 2

14 Units. Specified core courses are signified by icon.

	Course Name	Units	Notes
	COS 12: Manicuring and Pedicuring	3.00
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 153.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 153.00 In this course students will develop and demonstrate proficiency in 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. This is a foundational course in the Cosmetology and Manicuring sequences.
	COS 20: Chemical Hair Services Theory	3.00
Prerequisite(s): Permission of instructor 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 learn and develop an understanding and knowledge of the basic theoretical concepts that govern and guide salon-industry related chemistry, chemical texture services, and the fundamentals of haircoloring. Topics such as Chemistry, Safety, Haircolor and Chemical Texture applications will be covered. Students will work towards the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours and practical operations in subjects learned. Theoretical instruction will be applied towards the curriculum minimum requirements to qualify for a Board examination.
	COS 21: Chemical Hair Services Practicum	5.00
Prerequisite(s): COS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) Unit(s): 5.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 255.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 255.00 In this course students will develop and demonstrate understanding and practice of the basics of chemistry, chemical texture services, and the fundamentals of haircoloring. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in the subjects learned. This course is an integral class in the Barbering and Cosmetology program sequences.
	COS 29: Hair Styling Services II	3.00
Prerequisite(s): COS 19 Unit(s): 3.00 Transfer Status: CSU Contact Hours: 0.00 hours Lecture / 153.00 hours Lab Total Course Hours: 153.00 In this course, students will expand and cultivate skills in haircutting and hairdressing. Topics will include client consultation, applying required health, safety and disinfection protocols, advanced haircutting techniques and formal hairstyling training. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours in subjects learned. This course is an advanced course in the Cosmetology and Hairstyling program sequences.