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  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to provide students with an overview of the history and development of cosmetology and standards of professional behavior. Students receive basic information regarding principles and practices of infection control, diseases and disorders. Additionally students receive introductory information regarding hair design. The information presented in this course is enhanced by hands-on application performed in a controlled lab environment. Upon completion, students should be able to apply safety rules and regulations and write procedures for skills identified in this course. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS112. (3-0-0) 86 COURSE DESCRIPTIONS Alabama Southern Community College 2008-2010
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students are provided the practical experience for sanitation, shampooing, hair shaping, hairstyling, and nail care. Emphasis is placed on sterilization, shampooing, hair shaping, hairstyling for various types of hair for men and women. This course offers opportunities for students to put into practice concepts learned in the theory componenet from COS 111. CORE Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS 111. (0-9-0)
  • 3.00 Credits

    During this course students learn concepts of theory of chemical services related to the chemical hair texturing. Specific topics include basics of chemistry and electricity, properties of the hair and scalp, and chemical texture services. Safety considerations are emphasized throughoiut this course. This course is foundational for other courses providing more detailed instruction on these topics. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS114. (3-0-0) Variable
  • 3.00 Credits

    During this course, students perform various chemical texturing activities. Emphasis is placed on cosmetologist and client safety, chemical use and handling, hair and scalp analysis and client consulting. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS113. (0-9-0)
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students learn the techniques of hair coloring and hair lightening. Emphasis is placed on color application, laws, levels and classifications of color and problem solving. Upon completion, the student will be able to identify all classifications of haricoloring and the effects on the hair. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS116. (3-0-0).
  • 3.00 Credits

    In this course, students apply hair coloring and hair lightening techniques. Topics include consultation, hair analysis, skin test and procedures and applications of all classifications of hair coloring and lightening. Upon completion, the student will be able to perform procedures for hair coloring and hair lightening. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS115. (0-9-0)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skin care, and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure and function of various systems of the body. Topics include massage skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student will be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions, disorders of the skin and nail care. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS118. (3-0-0)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides practical applications related to the care of the skin and related structure. Emphasis is placed on facial treatments, product application, skin analysis, massage techniques, facial make-up, hair removal, and nail care. Upon completion, the student should be able to prepare clients, assemble sanitized materials, follow procedures for product application, recognize skin disorders, demonstrate facial massage movement, cosmetic application, and hair removal using safety and sanitary precautions, and nail care. CORE. Prerequisites: None. Corequisites: COS117. (0- 9-0)
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course provides the study and practice of personal development and career building. Emphasis is placed on building and retaining clientele, communication skills, customer service, continuing education, and goal setting. Upon completion, the student should be able to communicate effectively and practice methods for building and retaining clientele. Prerequisites: None. (3-0-0).
  • 3.00 Credits

    This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry. Topics include job-seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace. Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills and the technology that is available for use in the salon. Prerequisites: None. (1-6-0)
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