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COSMETOLOGY (COS) Courses






COS 101 • Manicuring I 4 cr.

First of two courses for students seeking a manicuring license. Includes care and beautification of the hands, nails and arms. Emphasis is on theory, proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, common nail conditions and diseases and State Board rules and regulations affecting manicurists. One lecture; nine lab.

COS 102 • Manicuring II 4 cr.

A continuation of Manicuring I. Emphasis is upon additional skill building in areas covered in Manicuring I and manicuring involving nail repair, silk wraps, artificial nails, sculptured nails, electrical manicures, hand/arm massage techniques and special problems. Prerequisite: COS 101. One lecture; nine lab.

COS 103 • Manicuring III 4 cr.

Third of four courses designed for students seeking a nail technician license. Includes care and beautification of hands, nails and arms. Emphasis is on theory, proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, common nail conditions and diseases and State Board rules and regulations affecting nail technicians. Prerequisite: COS 102. One lecture; nine lab.

COS 104 • Manicuring IV 4 cr.

Continuation of Manicuring III. Emphasis on additional skill building in areas covered in Manicuring III and manicuring involving nail repair, silk wraps, artificial nails, sculptured nails, electrical manicures, hand/arm massage techniques and special problems. Prerequisite: COS 103. One lecture; nine lab.

COS 105 • Theory of Cosmetology I 3 cr.

Introduction to the basic manipulative skills in manicuring, shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction. The course includes basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitization, and physiology pertaining to the head, face, hands and arms. Theory and use of electricity and light as applied to cosmetology. The course also includes Arizona laws and rules governing cosmetology. Three lecture.

COS 106 • Theory of Cosmetology II 3 cr.

Continuation of COS 105. Basic manipulative skills in manicuring, shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction. The course includes basic sciences in bacteriology, sanitization, and physiology pertaining to the head, face, hands and arms. The course also includes ethics and shop management. Prerequisite: COS 105. Three lecture.

COS 110 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling I 5 cr.

Basic instructions in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in basic manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving a chemical wave or chemical relaxer. One lecture; 12 lab.

COS 111 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling II 4 cr.

Advanced instruction in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in advanced manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving a chemical wave or chemical relaxer. Prerequisite: COS 110. One lecture; nine lab.

COS 112 • Permanent Waving, Shampooing and Hairstyling III 4 cr.

Advanced instruction in permanent waving, chemical straightening, curling, shampoo and hairstyling. Students will be instructed in advanced manipulative skills, knowledge and safety precautions when giving a chemical wave or chemical relaxer. Prerequisite: COS 111. One lecture; nine lab.

COS 118 • Manicuring, Hand and Arm Massage 2 cr.

Care and beautification of the hands, arms and nails; practice in giving plain/oil manicures and hand/arm massages is included. Emphasis is on proper use of instruments, equipment, personal hygiene, sanitation, recognition of common nail conditions and diseases, and State Board rules and regulations affecting the cosmetologist performing manicuring/hand and arm massages. One-half lecture; one and one-half lab.

COS 120 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial I 5 cr.

Student performs all basic haircutting techniques. Studies introductory corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Basic procedures for facials, electrical and manipulative, makeup, hair removal, and lash and brow tinting. One lecture; twelve lab.

COS 121 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial II 5 cr.

Student performs advanced haircutting techniques. Studies professional corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials, electrical and manipulative, makeup, hair removal, lash and brow tinting. Prerequisite: COS 120. One lecture; twelve lab.

COS 122 • Haircutting, Scalp Treatment, Tinting and Facial III 5 cr.

Student performs advanced haircutting techniques. Studies professional corrective scalp treatment, massage, hair reconditioning, current methods of hair coloring, bleaching, special effects and color corrections. Modern techniques for facials, electrical and manipulative, makeup, hair removal, lash and brow tinting. Prerequisite: COS 121. One lecture; twelve lab.

COS 200 • Advanced Styling and Refresher 2 cr.

A review of essential techniques coupled with current advances and/or new techniques for the provision of state-of-the-art patron services. Orientation to and use of new products and/or equipment will be covered as possible. Prerequisite: Cosmetology license. One-half lecture; one and one-half lab.

COS 209 • Science for Cosmetology Instructors 1 cr.

Instructional techniques for teaching/demonstrations of the safe use of chemicals, safety precautions in use of electricity and electrical equipment, cosmetic chemistry. Theory and practical procedures are explained and demonstrated for each topic. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license and instructor permission. One lecture.

COS 210 • Management for Cosmetology Instructors 3 cr.

Instructional techniques for teaching and mastering an introduction to personal improvement, Arizona laws and rules governing cosmetology business ethics, telephone techniques, receptionist techniques, and shop management. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license and instructor permission. Three lecture.

COS 211 • Instructing in Cosmetology I 3 cr.

Student instructor will learn correct instructional procedures pertaining to manicuring, shampooing, fingerwaving, haircutting and curl construction, enabling them to stress all safety precautions, and demonstrate their manipulative skills to students clearly and confidently. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license and instructor permission. Three lecture.

COS 212 • Instructing in Cosmetology II 3 cr.

Basic instructional methods and techniques for the effective observation and assistance to experienced instructors, in the performance of their duties, to perform skill demonstrations in chemical applications. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license, COS 211 and instructor permission. Three lecture.

COS 213 • Instructing in Cosmetology III 3 cr.

Basic instructional methods and techniques for the effective instructing of students in the skills of haircutting with razor and scissors, observing and performing guidelines, roller placement, and the clear and enthusiastic demonstration of all skills needed. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license, COS 212 and instructor permission. Three lecture.

COS 214 • Instructing in Cosmetology IV 3 cr.

Designing lesson plans, demonstration schedules, theory schedules, quizzes and examinations and observing and absorbing human relations in dealing with students and patrons. Prerequisites: Cosmetology license, COS 213 and instructor permission. Three lecture.