Cosmetology (COS)
COS Course Descriptions
COS 635.0 UNITS
Advanced Cosmetology Manipulation
Class Hours: 2.5 Lecture / 7.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 45 Lecture / 135 Laboratory
Prerequisite: COS 62B or COS 70C or COS 73B with a grade of Pass or "C" or higher.
This is an advanced course designed to permit the student to complete 1600 hours necessary to take the State Board of Cosmetology examination. It provides an opportunity for the student to continue developing manipulative skills in hairstyling, haircoloring, permanent waving, chemical straightening, scalp treatments, facials, waxing, manicuring, pedicuring, and thermal styling.
COS 100A2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Hairstyling A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory theory course in hairstyling. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools and basic hairstyling techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 100B2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Hairstyling B
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory lab course in hairstyling. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools and basic hairstyling techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 101A2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Haircutting A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory theory course in haircutting. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools, and basic haircutting techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 101B2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Haircutting B
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory lab course in haircutting. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools, and basic haircutting techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 1021.0 UNITS
Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
Corequisite: COS100A,COS100B,COS101A,COS101B,and COS103 for the Cosmetology/Hairstyling program OR COS115A,COS115B,COS116A,COS116B, and COS103 for the Esthetician program
This class will focus on the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology health and safety modules, laws and regulations, and infection control.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 1031.0 UNITS
Science in the Beauty Industry
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
Corequisite: COS100A,COS100B,COS101A,COS101B,and COS102 for the Cosmetology/Hairstyling program OR COS115A,COS115B,COS116A,COS116B, and COS102 for the Esthetician program
This class will focus on the theory of anatomy, physiology, chemistry and electricity as it relates to the beauty industry.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 104A2.0 UNITS
Advanced Hairstyling A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102 and COS 103 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is an advance theory course in hairstyling. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools and advanced hairstyling techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 104B2.0 UNITS
Advanced Hairstyling B
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102 and COS 103 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is an advanced lab course in hairstyling. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools and advanced hairstyling techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 105A2.0 UNITS
Advanced Haircutting A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102 and COS 103 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is an advanced theory course in haircutting. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools and advanced haircutting techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 105B2.0 UNITS
Advanced Haircutting B
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102 and COS 103 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is an advanced lab course in haircutting. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools and advanced haircutting techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 1061.0 UNITS
Business in the Beauty Industry
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture
Prerequisite: COS100A&B,101A&B,102,103 for the COS program OR COS115A&B,116A&B,102and103 for ESTHI program & ENGL C1000/C1000E
Corequisite: COS104A&B,COS105A&B, & COS107 for the COS/Hairstyling program OR COS 117&B,118A&118B, and 119 for the ESTHI program
This class will focus on the different career opportunities and the business side of owning your own business or working as an independent contractor in the beauty industry.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 1071.0 UNITS
State Board Preparation-Hairstyling License
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGLC1000 or ENGLC1000E and COS100A,COS100B,COS101A,COS101B,COS102 and COS103 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Corequisite: COS104A,COS104B,COS105A,COS105B, and COS106 must all be taken together
This class will focus on preparing students for the hairstyling license for the state board examination.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 108A3.0 UNITS
Haircolor A
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, and COS 107 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a theory course in haircoloring and bleaching. The class will focus on the theory of color theory, hair lightening, different types of tints, safety, sanitation, hair structure, application, tools and equipment needed for any haircolor service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 108B1.0 UNITS
Haircolor B
Class Hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, and COS 107 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a lab course in haircoloring and bleaching. The class will focus on the lab skills of color theory, hair lightening, different types of tints, safety, sanitation, hair structure, application, tools and equipment needed for any haircolor service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 109A3.0 UNITS
Chemical Texture A
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, and COS 107 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass". COS 109A Pre/Co-req
This is a theory course in chemical texturizing. The class will focus on the theory of perming, relaxing, safety, sanitation, anatomy, hair structure, tools and equipment needed for a chemical texturizing service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 109B1.0 UNITS
Chemical Texture B
Class Hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, and COS 107 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a lab course in chemical texturizing. The class will focus on the lab skills of perming, relaxing, safety, sanitation, anatomy, hair structure, tools and equipment needed for a chemical texturizing service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 110A1.5 UNITS
Makeup A
Class Hours: 1.5 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 27 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, and COS 107 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a theory course in makeup. The class will focus on the theory of color theory, safety, sanitation, facial features, tools and equipment needed for makeup applications.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 110B0.5 UNITS
Makeup B
Class Hours: 1.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 27 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, and COS 107 with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a lab course in makeup. The class will focus on lab skills of color theory, safety, sanitation, facial features, tools and equipment needed for makeup applications.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 111A3.0 UNITS
Skin Care A
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Corequisite: COS 111B, COS 112A, COS 112B, COS 113A, COS 113B and COS 114 must all be taken together
This is a theory course in skin care. The class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy of the face, disorders and diseases, facials, tools and equipment needed for a facial service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 111B1.0 UNITS
Skin Care B
Class Hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Corequisite: COS 111A, COS 112A, COS 112B, COS 113A, COS 113B and COS 114 must all be taken together
This is a lab course in skin care. The class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy of the face, disorders and diseases, facials, tools and equipment needed for a facial service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 112A3.0 UNITS
Nail Care A
Class Hours: 3.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 54 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a theory course in nail care. The class will focus on the theory of the safety, sanitation, anatomy of the hands, disorders and diseases, manicures, pedicures, nail tips, acrylics, gel, nail wraps, tools and equipment needed for any nail service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 112B1.0 UNITS
Nail Care B
Class Hours: 3.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 54 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
This is a lab course in nail care. The class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy of the hands, disorders and diseases, manicures, pedicures, nail tips, acrylics, gel, nail wraps, tools and equipment needed for any nail service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 113A1.5 UNITS
Hair Removal A
Class Hours: 1.5 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 27 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Corequisite: COS 111A, COS 111B, COS 112A, COS 112B, COS 113B, and COS 114 must all be taken together
This is a theory course in hair removal. The class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, waxing, tweezing, sugaring, tools and equipment needed for a hair removal service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 113B0.5 UNITS
Hair Removal B
Class Hours: 1.5 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 27 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Corequisite: COS 111A, COS 111B, COS 112A, COS 112B, COS 113A, and COS 114 must all be taken together
This is a lab course in hair removal. The class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, waxing, tweezing, sugaring, tools and equipment needed for a hair removal service.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 1141.0 UNITS
State Board Preparation-Cosmetology License
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass" and COS 100A, COS 100B, COS 101A, COS 101B, COS 102, COS 103, COS 104A, COS 104B, COS 105A, COS 105B, COS 106, COS 107, COS 108A, COS 108B, COS 109A, COS 109B, COS 110A, and COS 110B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass".
Corequisite: COS 111A, COS 111B, COS 112A, COS 112B, COS 113A, and COS 113B must all be taken together
This class will focus on preparing students for the cosmetology license state board examination.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 115A2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Skin Care A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory theory course in skin care. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools, equipment and basic facial techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 115B2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Skin Care B
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory lab course in skin care. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools, equipment and basic facial techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 116A2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Skin Beautification A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory theory course in skin beautification. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools, equipment, basic hair removal and makeup techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 116B2.0 UNITS
Introduction to Skin Beautification B
Class Hours: 6.7 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 120.06 Laboratory
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an introductory lab course in skin beautification. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, anatomy, tools, equipment, basic hair removal and makeup techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 117A2.0 UNITS
Advanced Skin Care A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: COS 102, COS 103, COS 115A, COS 115B, COS 116A, COS 116B AND ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an advanced theory course in skin care. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, advanced tools and techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 117B2.0 UNITS
Advanced Skin Care B
Class Hours: 6.7 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 120.06 Laboratory
Prerequisite: COS 102, COS 103, COS 115A, COS 115B, COS 116A, COS 116B AND ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an advanced lab course in skin care. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, advanced tools and techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 118A2.0 UNITS
Advanced Skin Beautification A
Class Hours: 2.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 36 Lecture
Prerequisite: COS 102, COS 103, COS 115A, COS 115B, COS 116A, COS 116B AND ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an advanced theory course in skin beautification. This class will focus on the theory of safety, sanitation, advanced tools and techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 118B2.0 UNITS
Advanced Skin Beautification B
Class Hours: 6.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 108 Laboratory
Prerequisite: COS 102, COS 103, COS 115A, COS 115B, COS 116A, COS 116B AND ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E or equivalent with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This is an advanced lab course in skin beautification. This class will focus on the lab skills of safety, sanitation, advanced tools and techniques.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 1191.0 UNITS
State Board Preparation-Esthetician License
Class Hours: 1.0 Lecture
Total Contact Hours: 18 Lecture
Prerequisite: ENGL C1000 or ENGL C1000E and COS 102, COS 103, COS 115A, COS 115B, COS 116A, and COS 116B with a grade of "C" or higher or "Pass"
This class will focus on preparing students for the state board examination to become a licensed esthetician.
Transfer Credit: CSU
COS 120B0.5 UNITS
Advanced Skin Technology
Class Hours: 2.0 Laboratory
Total Contact Hours: 36 Laboratory
Standalone course. This is an advanced technology course in skin care. This class will focus on learning and practicing with advanced modalities.
Transfer Credit: CSU