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• Prerequisite: COSM 18.

This class is required for all students who wish to be licensed for Cosmetology and/or Esthetics by the state of California. This is an intense class in make-up application. This course will include color theory, blending make-up, the use of concealers, highlighters and contours. The application of blush, powders, lip liners, and lipstick, eye make-up techniques, and the application of new trends will also be covered. Students will learn how to determine face shapes. Students will learn about evening glamour, high fashion make-up, and special bridal looks.

• Prerequisite: COSM 10A and COSM 10B and COSM 20.
• Advisory: Completion of at least 650 hours in Cosmetology classes.

Formerly COSM 50A. COSM 49C is mandatory for Cosmetology students. Students must have completed COSM 10A, 10B, and 20, and it is advised that students have 650 hours completed in the Cosmetology program.

This course provides tactical planning formulated to guide a student with resources that will help gain their ability to retain knowledge of the theoretical portion pertaining to the Cosmetology industry. These resources will help their ability to pass the written California Cosmetology State Board Examination. Information surrounding this course will be in Health and Safety, Chemical Hair Services, Disinfection and Sanitation, HairStyling, Skin Care, Hair Removal/Lash/Brows, and Nail Care.

• Prerequisite: COSM 10A and COSM 10B and COSM 20.
• Advisory: Completion of at least 400 hours in Cosmetology classes.

This course provides tactical planning formulated to guide a student with resources that will help gain their ability to retain knowledge of the theoretical portion pertaining to the Cosmetology industry. These resources will help their ability to pass the written California Esthetics State Board Examination. Information surrounding this course will be in: disinfection, sanitation, health and safety, rules and regulations, bacteriology, anatomy and physiology, manual facials, chemical facials, electrical facials, advanced techniques of skin care, eyebrow tweezing, waxing and makeup procedures.

• Prerequisite: COSM 10A and COSM 10B and COSM 20.
• Advisory: Completion of at least 400 hours in Cosmetology classes.

This course provides tactical planning formulated to guide a student with resources that will help gain their ability to retain knowledge of the theoretical portion pertaining to the Cosmetology industry. These resources will help their ability to pass the written California Hair Styling State Board Examination. Information surrounding this course will be in: Health and Safety, Disinfection and Sanitation and all areas of Hair Styling.

• Prerequisite: COSM 10A and COSM 10B and COSM 20.
• Advisory: Completion of at least 650 hours in Barbering classes.

This course provides tactical planning formulated to guide a student with resources that will help gain their ability to retain knowledge of the theoretical portion pertaining to the Barbering industry. These resources will help their ability to pass the written California Barbering State Board Examination. Information surrounding this course will be in: 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.

• Advisory: Completion of at least 1000 hours in Cosmetology.

The State Board Practical-Prep class is a class that will prepare the student to take the California State Board practical exam required to obtain a cosmetology license. The procedures include: wet hairstyling, thermal pressing and curling with Marcel iron, haircutting, finger waving, roller placement, pin curls, manicure, pedicure, acrylic nails, nail repair, (silk and paper), facial (chemical facial, dermal light facial, plain facial) Hair removal, (tweezers and wax), soft perm (ammonium thioglycolate), hair straightening (sodium hydroxide), cold wave (permanent wave), hair coloring, bleaching, P.D. test (predisposition test), disinfection, sanitation and safety procedures.

• Prerequisite: COSM 49C.

This theory-based course is designed to successfully prepare the student to take and pass the written portion of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) exam required to obtain a Cosmetology license. The California State Board Exam evaluates a candidate’s theoretical knowledge across various subjects pertinent to Cosmetology. Key areas of focus include: Health and Safety, Anatomy and Physiology, Hair Care and Services, Skin Care and Services, Nail Care and Services, Product Knowledge and Chemical Use and Safety, Laws and Regulations, and Professional Ethics and Conduct.

• Prerequisite: COSM 49E.

This theory-based course is designed to successfully prepare the student to take and pass the written portion of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) exam required to obtain an Esthetician license. The California State Board Exam evaluates a candidate’s theoretical knowledge across various subjects pertinent to Esthetics. Key areas of focus include: Health and Safety, Anatomy and Physiology, Skin Care and Services, Skin Disorders and Conditions, Facial and Body Treatments, Hair Removal, Product Knowledge and Chemical Use and Safety, Laws and Regulations, and Professional Practices.

• Prerequisite: COSM 49H.

This theory-based course is designed to successfully prepare the student to take and pass the written portion of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) exam required to obtain a Hair-styling license. The California State Board Exam evaluates a candidate’s theoretical knowledge across various subjects pertinent to Hair-styling. Key areas of focus include: Health and Safety, Anatomy and Physiology, Hair Care and Services, Product Knowledge and Chemical Use and Safety, Laws and Regulations, and Professional Ethics and Conduct.

• Advisory: Completion of at least 300 hours of Nail Care coursework.

This theory-based course is designed to successfully prepare the student to take and pass the written portion of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) exam required to obtain a Manicuring license. The California State Board Exam evaluates a candidate’s theoretical knowledge across various subjects pertinent to Nail Care. Key areas of focus include: Health and Safety, Anatomy and Physiology, Nail Care and Services, Product Knowledge and Chemical Use and Safety, Laws and Regulations, Professional Ethics and Conduct.

• Prerequisite: COSM 49R.

This theory-based course is designed to successfully prepare the student to take and pass the written portion of the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) exam required to obtain a Barbering license. The California State Board Exam evaluates a candidate’s theoretical knowledge across various subjects pertinent to Barbering. Key areas of focus include: Health and Safety, Anatomy and Physiology, Hair Care and Services, Facial Hair Services, Basic Skin Care and Facial Services, Product Knowledge and Chemical Use and Safety, Laws and Regulations, and Professional Ethics and Conduct.

• Prerequisites: COSM 10A, COSM 10B, COSM 20.

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: Completion of a cosmetology program or possession of a cosmetology license or COSM 11A.

This course provides the training required for the barbering license by the state of California. This course includes facial hair design, shaving, health and safety procedures associated with salons and barbershops.

• Prerequisite: COSM 11A or Completion of a cosmetology program or possession of a cosmetology license.

This course is required for the barbering license of the state of California. This course will prepare students for licensure with an emphasis on advanced shaving techniques, health and safety and disinfection.

Please see “Independent Studies” section.

Please see “Internships” section.

• Prerequisites: COSM 10A and COSM 10B.
• Advisory: Cosmetology, Barber and Hair-styling students must have completed and passed level 1 and 2 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Skin Care and Manicuring students must have completed and passed level 1 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Barber crossover students should email the Cosmetology Dept Chair.

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 which provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to the 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, Nail Care, and/or Hair-styling exam, under the supervision of faculty.

• Prerequisites: COSM 10A and COSM 10B.
• Advisory: Cosmetology, Barber and Hair-styling students must have completed and passed level 1 and 2 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Skin Care and Manicuring students must have completed and passed level 1 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Barber crossover students should email the Cosmetology Dept Chair.

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 which provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to the 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, Nail Care, and/or Hair-styling exam, under the supervision of faculty.

• Prerequisites: COSM 10A and COSM 10B.
• Advisory: Cosmetology, Barber and Hair-styling students must have completed and passed level 1 and 2 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Skin Care and Manicuring students must have completed and passed level 1 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Barber crossover students should email the Cosmetology Dept Chair.

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 which provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to the 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, Nail Care, and/or Hair-styling exam, under the supervision of faculty.

• Prerequisites: COSM 10A and COSM 10B.
• Advisory: Cosmetology, Barber and Hair-styling students must have completed and passed level 1 and 2 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Skin Care and Manicuring students must have completed and passed level 1 hands on practical courses that pertain to their program. Barber crossover students should email the Cosmetology Dept Chair.

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 which provides the opportunity to obtain practical salon training working on patrons. The practical work is as close to the 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, Nail Care, and/or Hair-styling exam, under the supervision of faculty.