First Semester (Freshman)
The Freshmen semester is fashioned to teach beginner students the basics of cosmetology including a solid foundation of theory as well as practical experience in a lab. The following classes are designed to give the beginning student just what he or she needs to get started.
COS 10A: Cosmetology Freshman Theory
This is the first course in sequence required of majors in Cosmetology. This class gives a general introduction to Cosmetology, including chemical compounds commonly found in soaps, shampoos, bleaches, hair colors, permanent waving, chemical straightening, and disinfectants. Bacteriology and sanitation processes are stressed as well as the political, social and economic aspects of the role of Cosmetology in today's society. All students are required to keep an information notebook and create projects demonstrating deductive reasoning and critical thinking. This course, with its corequisite, COS 105A, meets Area B General Education requirement for Physical and Biological Sciences.
COS 105A: Cosmetology Freshman Lab
The lab section for first semester cosmetology students includes beginning instruction in the following subject areas: hairstyling, hairshaping, permanent waving, chemical relaxing, thermal styling, haircoloring, hairlightening, scalp and hair treatments, manicures, pedicures, facials, makeup, eyebrow arching, sanitation, shampoos/rinses and understanding of pH. Client safety and sanitary precautions for each practical area are emphasized. Students must concurrently enroll in Cos10A.
Second Semester (Senior)
With only two years in the cosmetology program, strong emphasis is put on hard work and dedication. Lab time and client time is a must and hours are important in gaining hands on experience.
COS 10B: Cosmetology Senior Theory
Cosmetology 10B is a continuation of the course in the sequence required of majors in Cosmetology. This class gives more in-depth information of Cosmetology including chemistry, electricity, light therapy, anatomy, physiology, State rules and regulations, business management and people skills. Laboratory assignments are performed with an emphasis on safety and critical thinking. Students are required to keep a note-book and to write reports which include deductive reasoning and critical thinking. This course, with its corequisite, COS 105A, meets Area B General Education requirement for Physical and Biological Sciences.
COS 105B: Cosmetology Senior Lab
The second semester lab course gives in depth infomration about Cosmetology including advance manipulative skills in hairstyling, haircutting, haircoloring, permanent waving, manicuring, makeup, facials, scalp massage, hair removal, shampooing, chemical relaxing, thermal styling, pedicures, artificial nails, and other procedures required by the State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology. Social, cultural, psychological, political and economical aspects of cosmetological vocation and entrepreneur ship are discussed. This course, with its corequisite, COS 105B, meets Area B General Education requirement for Physical and Biological Sciences.
Summer Session (Continuing Senior)
With only two years in the cosmetology program, strong emphasis is put on hard work and dedication. Lab time and client time is a must and hours are important in gaining hands on experience.
COS 105: Cosmetology Professional Skills
This course is designed for continuing students who must meet the California Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology requirement of 1600 hours. The lecture portion will include the Health and Safety Module. The following advanced topics are covered in lab: hair design, hair sculpting (cutting), haircoloring, perm design, shampooing, manicuring, make-up, facials, scalp massage, hair removal by wax and tweezers, hair relaxing, thermal styling, braiding/hair extensions, and spa pedicures. Both concepts and manipulative skills related to each area are emphasized.