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• Prerequisite: Possession of a cosmetology license or COSM 31A and COSM 50A and completion of 1,250 hours in barbering coursework.

This course is designed to prepare students for the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) exam required to obtain a barbering license. The course covers all topics in the written exam, including: disinfection, sanitation, health and safety, rules and regulations, bacteriology, anatomy, and physiology, advanced shaving and facial hair design, men’s hair cutting and styling, men’s chemical services and men’s facial massage and treatments.

• Prerequisite: None.

This course presents an opportunity for a student/licensee to learn clientele building, choosing the right salon, types of leases and rent agreements, business permits, how to handle supplies, labor related laws, and key points for operating a salon, as well as how to write a resume. This course provides essential theory carefully formulated to prepare a student to pass the written Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and/or Nail Care State Board Examinations.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B and instructor approval.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course offers an overview of teaching methodologies, teaching to diverse learning styles, professional development and learning philosophies of aspiring educators.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology license issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B and Instructor approval.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course will address effective strategies for instructing students on the salon floor as well as in the classroom. Emphasis is also placed on salon safety and sanitation.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology license issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B and Instructor approval.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. Students will develop instructional materials including course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, educational aids, and score sheets for practical examinations.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology License issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B and instructor approval.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course focuses on development of student learning outcomes and assessments as measures of effective instruction. There will also be an emphasis on refining instructional techniques to meet the needs of students with diverse learning styles.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology License issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course emphasizes practical experience on the salon floor and supervising students under the direction of an instructor.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology License issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course emphasizes practical experience on the salon floor, supervising students under the direction of an instructor.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology License issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course emphasizes practical experience on the salon floor, supervising students under the direction of an instructor.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology License issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: None.
• Advisory: Cosmetology 50B.

This course is designed to prepare the licensed cosmetologist for a teaching career in the public and private sectors of cosmetology. This course emphasizes practical experience on the salon floor, supervising students under the direction of an instructor.

It is recommended that the student have a Cosmetology License issued from the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology and one year experience working in a salon as a professional cosmetologist.

• Prerequisite: Possession of a cosmetology license or completion of 1,250 hours in barbering coursework and COSM 31A.

This course provides training required for the barbering license for the state of California. This course includes facial hair design, health and safety, and preparation and performance of shaving.

• Prerequisite: Possession of a cosmetology license or COSM 50A and completion of 1,250 hours in barbering coursework.

This course is required for the barbering license for the state of California. This course will prepare students for the practical portion of the comprehensive test with emphasis on shaving techniques.

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

Please see “Internships” section.

• Prerequisite: Completion of all beginning courses. Cosmetology students must have completed at least 300 classroom hours; Skin Care students must have completed 60 classroom hours; Nail Care students must have completed 40 classroom hours.

COSM 95 is a variable unit course offered in four modules -- A, B, C, or D. Students should sign up for the module that best fits their course schedules to maximize hours earned.

This course is a module of a variable unit, variable hour, open-entry/open-exit experience provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to actual beauty salon experience as possible. Students will earn hours toward the required practical hours and operations to be eligible to take the California State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and/or Nail Care exam, under the supervision of faculty. The student has fulfilled the salon requirement upon completion of 650-700 hours and has successful demonstration of all required operations.

• Prerequisite: Completion of all beginning courses. Cosmetology students must have completed at least 300 classroom hours; Skin Care students must have completed 60 classroom hours; Nail Care students must have completed 40 classroom hours.

COSM 95 is a variable unit course offered in four modules -- A, B, C, or D. Students should sign up for the module that best fits their course schedules to maximize hours earned.

This variable unit, variable hour, open-entry/open-exit experience provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to actual beauty salon experience as possible. Students will earn hours toward the required practical hours and operations to be eligible to take the California State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and/or Nail Care exam under the supervision of faculty. The student has fulfilled the salon requirement upon completion of 650-700 hours and has successfully demonstrated all required operations.

• Prerequisite: Completion of all beginning courses. Cosmetology students must have completed at least 300 classroom hours; Skin Care students must have completed 60 classroom hours; Nail Care students must have completed 40 classroom hours.

COSM 95 is a variable unit course offered in four modules -- A, B, C, or D. Students should sign up for the module that best fits their course schedules to maximize hours earned.

This variable unit, variable hour, open-entry/open-exit experience provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to actual beauty salon experience as possible. Students will earn hours toward the required practical hours and operations to be eligible to take the California State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and/or Nail Care exam under the supervision of faculty. The student has fulfilled the salon requirement upon completion of 650-700 hours and has successfully demonstrated all required operations.

• Prerequisite: Completion of all beginning courses. Cosmetology students must have completed at least 300 classroom hours; Skin Care students must have completed 60 classroom hours; Nail Care students must have completed 40 classroom hours.

COSM 95 is a variable unit course offered in four modules -- A, B, C, or D. Students should sign up for the module that best fits their course schedules to maximize hours earned.

This variable unit, variable hour, open-entry/open-exit experience provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to actual beauty salon experience as possible. Students will earn hours toward the required practical hours and operations to be eligible to take the California State Board of Barbering, Cosmetology, Esthetics, and/or Nail Care exam under the supervision of faculty. The student has fulfilled the salon requirement upon completion of 650-700 hours and has successfully demonstrated all required operations.

• Prerequisite: None.

Maximum credit of AA applicable counseling courses may be limited; check with counseling.

This course is designed to help students at all academic levels to improve their study skills in time management, goal-setting, lecture and textbook note-taking, textbook reading, exam preparation, and test-taking to increase their academic success. This course is offered on a pass/no pass basis only.

• Prerequisite: None.

Maximum credit of AA applicable counseling courses may be limited; check with counseling.

This course introduces new students to the master plan of higher education in California, as well as institutions of higher education in other states. Students will be introduced to the requirements for certificates, the Associate in Arts (A.A.) degree and for transferring to a four-year institution. During the course, students will develop an educational plan in order to accomplish their future goals. Campus policies and resources, student success, career and academic planning are also included.