COSMETOLOGY

Subject

Course Type

Course
COS-1A Introduction to Cosmetology Level I Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, including California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, Disinfection and Sanitation. Theory subjects include California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, Disinfection and Sanitation. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: None.
COS-1B Introduction to Cosmetology Level II Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: Cosmetology communication skills, general anatomy and physiology, basics of electricity, OSHA health and safety, and basics of cosmetology chemistry. 54 hours lecture.(Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-1A
COS-1C Cosmetology Business Concepts Description: Cosmetology Business Concepts, Cosmetology related business skills, employment, and interviewing. Theory subjects include: Cosmetology employment preparation, business skills, job interviewing, and on the job skills. 18 hours lecture.(Letter grade only) 1.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-1B.
COS-10A Level I Hairstyling Concepts I Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Hairstyling. Theory subjects include: Level I hairstyling in relation to wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, and health and safety in hairstyling. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level I wet hairstyling, and level I thermal hairstyling. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: None Corequisite: COS-1A
COS-10B Level II Hairstyling Concepts Description: The second course in an introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level II Hairstyling. Theory subjects include: Level II hairstyling in relation to wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, and health and safety in hairstyling. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level II wet hairstyling, and level II thermal hairstyling. 36 hours' lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-10A Corequisite: COS-1B
COS-10C Level III Hairstyling Concepts Description: The third course as an advanced introduction to cosmetology concepts, Level III Hairstyling. Theory subjects include: Level III hairstyling in relation to wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, and health and safety in hairstyling. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level III wet hairstyling, and level III thermal hairstyling. 18 hours' lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-10B
COS-20A Level I Chemical Texture Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I chemical straightening, soft perm, and health and safety in chemical texture services. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practice, Level I permanent waving, chemical straightening, and soft perms. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: COS- 1A.
COS-20B Level II Chemical Texture Concepts Description: Advanced introduction to Level II cosmetology concepts, Level II Chemical Texture. Theory subjects include Level II chemical texture services such as permanent waving, chemical straightening, soft perm, and health and safety in chemical texture services. Laboratory practices include health and safety practices, Level II permanent waving, chemical straightening, and soft perms. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-20A Corequisite: COS-1B
COS-30A Level I Haircutting Concepts Description: An introductory course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts. Lecture and laboratory that cover introductory Level I Haircutting, and health and safety practices in haircutting. 18 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: None Corequisite: COS- 1A
COS-30B Level II Haircutting Concepts Description: The second course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts covering expanded theory and application of Level II cosmetology haircutting concepts. Lecture and laboratory expands on haircutting theory, as well as health and safety in cosmetology haircutting practices. 18 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-30A Corequisite: COS-1B
COS-30C Level III Haircutting Concepts Description: The third course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts which continues to expand theory and application of Level III cosmetology haircutting concepts. Lecture and laboratory expand on haircutting theory, as well as health and safety in cosmetology haircutting practices. 9 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 1.50 Units Prerequisite: COS-30B
COS-30D Level IV Haircutting Barbering Concepts Description: The fourth course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts. Includes barbering techniques. This fourth course meets the minimum requirement in haircutting for a Barbering license. The lecture and lab component continues to expand theory and application of level IV cosmetology concepts with the addition of barbering. This course has a lecture and laboratory which expands haircutting theory, as well as health and safety in cosmetology and barbering haircutting practices. 108 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 7.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-30C
COS-40A Level I Haircoloring and Bleaching Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Haircoloring and Bleaching. Theory subjects include Level I haircoloring and bleaching techniques such as haircoloring, bleaching, and health and safety in haircoloring and bleaching services. Laboratory practices include health and safety practices, Level I haircoloring, and bleaching. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: None. Corequisite: COS-1A
COS-40B Level II Haircoloring and Bleaching Concepts Description: Level II haircoloring and bleaching cosmetology concepts, Level II haircoloring and Bleaching. Theory subjects include Level II techniques such as haircoloring and bleaching, health and safety in haircoloring, and bleaching services. Laboratory practices include health and safety practices, Level II haircoloring, and bleaching. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-40A Corequisite: COS-1B
COS-57A Level I Skin Care Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Skin Care. Theory subjects include: Level I skin care, and health and safety in skin care. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level I skin care. 36 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.50 Units Prerequisite: None Corequisite: COS-1A
COS-57B Level II Skin Care Concepts Description: Level II skin care concepts, Level II Skin Care. Theory subjects include: Level II skin care, and health and safety in skin care. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level II skin care. 27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-57A Corequisite: COS-1B
COS-57C Level III Skin Care Concepts Description: Level III skin care concepts, Level III Skin Care. Theory subjects include: Level III skin care, and health and safety in skin care. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level III skin care. 108 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 8.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-57B.
COS-60A Beginning Cosmetology Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences, and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, cosmetology related sciences, level I hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level I hair care, skin care, and nail care. 144 hours lecture and 186 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 11.00 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Cosmetology Program. Courses will be taken in alphabetical sequence regardless which semester enrollment begins. (The student is required to purchase a selected tool/supply kit and textbooks at the first semester meeting. Check with the Cosmetology Department for the current cost.)
COS-60B Level II Cosmetology Concepts Description: Level II cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, cosmetology related sciences, level II hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level II hair care, skin care, and nail care. 126 hours technical instruction and 204 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 10.50 Units Prerequisite: COS-60A.
COS-60C Level III Cosmetology Concepts Description: Level III study of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, level III cosmetology related sciences, level II hair care, skin care, and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, hair care, skin care, and nail care.108 hours technical instruction and 222 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 10.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-60B.
COS-60D Level IV Cosmetology Concepts Description: Level IV study of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, level IV cosmetology related sciences, advanced level IV hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level IV hair care, skin care, and nail care. 54 hours lecture, 276 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 8.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-60C.
COS-60E Level V Cosmetology Concepts Description: Level V study of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, health and safety, business practices, level V cosmetology related sciences, advanced level V hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level V hair care, skin care, and nail care. 54 hours lecture, 276 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 8.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-60D.
COS-60F Remedial Training Course Description: Remedial Training Courese Pertinent to health and safety laws and regulations of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board). 9 hours lecture. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None
COS-61A Level I Cosmetology Instructor Concepts A Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology instructor pedagogy, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, and the practice of Cosmetology instructor principles. Theory subjects include: basic learning styles and principles, learning environments and teaching plans. Laboratory practices include: oral presentations, audio and visual aids, classroom observations. 108 hours of lecture/technical instruction and 192 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 9.50 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on enrollment: Cosmetology license issued in the United States
COS-61B Lev II Cosmetology Instructor Concepts B Description: Level II Cosmetology instructor pedagogy, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, and the practice of Cosmetology instructor principles. Theory subjects include: basic pedagogical classroom management and student assessments. Laboratory practices include: student clinical/laboratory observations, classroom presentations and classroom assessment observations. 108 hours lecture/technical instruction and 192 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 9.50 Units Prerequisite: COS-61A
COS-62A Level I Esthetician Concepts Description: An introduction to level I skin care concepts, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, skin care related sciences, and the practice of skin care principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, skin care related sciences, and level I skin care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level I skin care. 113 hours lecture and 202 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade only) 10.00 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Esthetician Program.
COS-62B Level II Esthetician Concepts Description: Level II skin care concepts, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, skin care related sciences, and the practice of skin care principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, skin care related sciences, and level II skin care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level II skin care. 113 hours lecture and 202 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 10.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-62A.
COS-64A Lvl: I Manicuring and Pedicuring Description: Prepares students for a career in manicuring and pedicuring. An in-depth scientific study of nail care as related to the practice of level I manicuring and pedicuring, including the State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations and Cosmetology Act; related chemistry; bacteriology; sanitation; disinfection; safety precautions; anatomy and physiology; water and oil manicures; pedicuring, artificial nails (liquid and powder techniques) nail tips, nail wraps and repair. Subsequent enrollment in Section B will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. Total of 81 hours lecture and 135 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 7.00 Units Prerequisite: Courses will be taken in alphabetical sequence regardless which semester enrollment begins
COS-64B Level Ii: Manicuring and Pedicuring Description: Prepares students for a career in manicuring and pedicuring. An in-depth scientific study of nail care as related to the practice of level II manicuring and pedicuring, including the State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations and Cosmetology Act; related chemistry; bacteriology; sanitation; disinfection; safety precautions; anatomy and physiology; water and oil manicures; pedicuring, artificial nails (liquid and powder techniques) nail tips, nail wraps and repair. Total of 81 hours lecture and 135 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 7.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-64A.
COS-67A New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing A Description: Designed for the practicing licensed cosmetologists as a review of the new styles and for updating technical knowledge and manipulative skills relating to current styles and trends. Subsequent enrollment in Sections B, C, and/or D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 1.00 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Completion of 1600 hours of cosmetology training or equivalent.
COS-67B New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing B Description: Designed for the practicing licensed cosmetologists as a review of the new styles and for updating technical knowledge and manipulative skills relating to current styles and trends. Subsequent enrollment in Sections B, C, and/or D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 1.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-67A
COS-67C New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing C Description: Designed for the practicing licensed cosmetologists as a review of the new styles and for updating technical knowledge and manipulative skills relating to current styles and trends. Subsequent enrollment in Sections B, C, and/or D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 1.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-67B
COS-67D New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing D Description: Designed for the practicing licensed cosmetologists as a review of the new styles and for updating technical knowledge and manipulative skills relating to current styles and trends. Subsequent enrollment in Sections B, C, and/or D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 1.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-67C
COS-68A Principles and Practices of Competition Hairstyling Description: A specialized course to develop precision performance in hair design at an advanced level of competency. Students will learn to create hairstyles to a high level of perfection. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Currently enrolled cosmetology students.
COS-68B Special Artistic Effects Used in Competition Hairstyling Description: A specialized course to develop artistic effects in conjunction with competition hairstyling. The students will learn to adapt art principles to enhance original hair designs. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on enrollment: Currently enrolled cosmetology students
COS-69A Mens Hair Design A Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Subsequent enrollment in COS 69B, 69C, and/or 69D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Completion of a Barber or Cosmetology program.
COS-69B Mens Hair Design B Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Subsequent enrollment in COS 69C and/or COS 69D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-69A
COS-69C Mens Hair Designs C Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Subsequent enrollment in COS 69D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-69B
COS-69D Mens Hair Design D Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Culmination of a four-course series that provides an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-69C
COS-70A Level I Makeup and Hair Removal Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I makeup and eyebrow arching. Theory subjects include Level I makeup and eyebrow arching. Laboratory practices include Level I makeup and eyebrow arching. 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: None Corequisite: COS-1A
COS-70B Level II Makeup and Hair Removal Concepts Description: Level II makeup and hair removal cosmetology concepts. Theory subjects include Level II makeup and hair removal. Laboratory practices include Level II makeup and hair removal. 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-70A Corequisite: COS- 1B
COS-80A Level I Nail Care Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning nail care cosmetology concepts, Level I Nail Care. Theory subjects include: Level I nail care, and health and safety in nail care. Laboratory practices include: Level I nail care. 27 hours' lecture, 27 hours' laboratory. (Letter grade only) 2.00 Units Prerequisite: None Corequisite: COS-1A
COS-80B Level II Nail Care Concepts Description: Level II Nail Care cosmetology concepts, Level II Nail Care. Theory subjects include: Level II Nail care, and health and safety in nail care. Laboratory practices include: Level II nail care. 36 hours' lecture, 54 hours' laboratory. (Letter grade only) 3.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-80A Corequisite: COS- 1B
COS-80C Level III Nail Care Concepts Description: Level III Nail Care cosmetology concepts, Level III Nail Care. Theory subjects include: Level III Nail care, and health and safety in nail care. Laboratory practices include: Level III nail care. 54 hours' lecture, 54 hours. (Letter grade only) 4.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-80B
COS-90A Level I Clinic Floor Concepts Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Clinic Floor. Laboratory practices include: Level I Clinic floor. 56 hours assigned laboratory, (7 hours per weeks assigned laboratory). (Letter grade only) 1.00 - 8.00 Units Prerequisite: COS- 1A, COS-10A, COS- 20A, COS-30A, COS-40A, COS-57A, COS-70A, COS-80A
COS-90B Level II Clinic Floor Concepts Description: Level II Clinic floor cosmetology concepts, Level I Clinic Floor. Level II Clinic Floor. Laboratory practices include: Level II Clinic floor. Assigned laboratory 112 hours, (14 hours per week of assigned laboratory). (Letter grade only) 2.00 - 8.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-90A .
COS-90C Level III Clinic Floor Concepts Description: Level III Clinic Floor cosmetology concepts, Level III Clinic Floor. Laboratory practices include: Level III Clinic Floor. Assigned laboratory: 224 hours to 448 hours (28 hours per week of assigned laboratory). TBA laboratory option. (Letter grade only) 4.00 - 8.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-90B
COS-95A Hairstyling Theory Exam Readiness Description: Hairstyling Exam readiness. Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to stare licensing examination. 9 hours lecture. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.
COS-95B Hairstyling Practical Exam Readiness Description: Hairstyling Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety and hairstyling. 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Student must be enrolled in the Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for licensing examinations.
COS-96A Barbering Theory Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Barbering Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 9 hours lecture. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology or Barbering Program, and are preparing for Barbering Licensing Examination.
COS-96B Barbering Practical Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Barbering Exam Readiness Practical subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, Barbering practical subject matter, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology or Barbering Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.
COS-97A Cosmetology Theory Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Cosmetology Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.
COS-97B Cosmetology Practical Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Cosmetology Exam Readiness Practical subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, Cosmetology practical subject matter, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.
COS-98A Esthetics Theory Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Esthetics Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 9 lecture hours. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Esthetics Licensing Examinations.
COS-98B Esthetics Practical Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Esthetics Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety, and skin care. 27 laboratory hours. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Esthetics Licensing Examinations.
COS-99A Manicure Theory Exam Readiness Concepts Description: Manicurist Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 9 lecture hours. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Manicure Licensing Examinations.
COS-99B Manicure Practical Exam ReadinessConcepts Description: Manicurist Exam Readiness Laboratory practice include: Health and safety, and nail care. 27 laboratory hours. (Letter grade only) 0.50 Units Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Esthetics Licensing Examinations.
COS-200 Cosmetology Work Experience Description: Work Experience is designed to coordinate the student's on-the-job training with workplace skills designed to assist the student in developing successful professional skills. Each student will establish measurable learning objectives appropriate for their job and discipline. Students may earn up to four (4) units each semester, for a maximum of 16 units of work experience total. 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit. No more than 20 hours per week, out of the 60 or 75 requirement, may be applied toward the work requirement. The course consists of an 18 hours of orientation/professional skills development and 60 hours of volunteer work experience per unit with a maximum of 240 for four units per semester OR 75 hours of paid work experience per unit, with a maximum of 300 for four units per semester. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option) 1.00 - 4.00 Units Prerequisite: None. Advisory: Students should have paid or voluntary employment. CSU
COS-801 Level VI Cosmetology Concepts Description: This class is designed for the student who has not acquired all the skills and/or accrued the required total of 1600 hours to sit for the state licensing exam. Students work solely under the supervision of a qualified instructor in a laboratory setting. In the course, students may review applications and techniques and improve subject matter knowledge. Students may perform operations and applications such as chemical hair treatments, manicuring, and facials and/or receive instructor in salon management or employment skills. Student work is evaluated by an instructor. Students may take up to 100 hours of laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only) Non-Credit Prerequisite: COS-60E or COS-60E2.
COS-811 Cosmetology Teacher Training Description: This course is designed for the experienced cosmetologist to become a qualified instructor. When a student has not acquired all the skills and/or accrued the required total of 600 hours to qualify for the local teacher-training certificate, they may enroll in COS-811. Students work solely under the supervision of a qualified instructor in a laboratory setting. In the course, students may review applications and techniques and improve subject matter knowledge. Students may perform operations and applications such as assisting the instructor with laboratory work for student demo haircutting, chemical relaxing, press and curl manicuring and/or receive instructor in-classroom management or employment skills. Student work is evaluated by an instructor. Students may take up to 300 hours of laboratory. (No Grade only) Non-Credit Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Completion of COS-61B
COS-812 Level II Esthetician Concepts Description: This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in skin care and make-up. When a student has not completed all the skills and/or accrued the required total of 600 hours to sit for the state licensing exam, they may enroll in COS-812. Students work solely under the supervision of a qualified instructor. In this course, students may review application and techniques and improve subject matter knowledge. Students may perform operations and applications such as eyebrow arching and hair removal (wax, tweezer and depilatories), corrective make-up,application of artificial eyelashes (strip and individual), facials and/or receive instruction in salon management or employment skills. Student work is evaluated by an instructor. Students may take up to 100 hours of laboratory. (No grade only) Non-Credit Prerequisite: None. Limitation on enrollment: Completion of COS-62B
COS-60E1 Level V Cosmetology Concepts Description: A study of and related hazardous chemicals, principles of salon management employment skills and opportunities, retailing and salesmanship, and current fashion concepts of hair styling. Advanced level instruction and practices of salon clinic principles,chemical hair relaxing, manicuring, pedicuring and facials. 27 hours technical instruction and 138 hour laboratory. (Letter grade only) 4.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-60D.
COS-60E2 Level V Cosmetology Concepts Description:An in-depth study relating principles of retailing, advertising and marketing. Current salon concepts and operations mandated by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be practiced. 27 hours lecture and 138 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only) 4.00 Units Prerequisite: COS-60E2.

Course

Introduction to Cosmetology Level I

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, including California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, Disinfection and Sanitation. Theory subjects include California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, Disinfection and Sanitation. 54 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.

COS-1B

Introduction to Cosmetology Level II

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: Cosmetology communication skills, general anatomy and physiology, basics of electricity, OSHA health and safety, and basics of cosmetology chemistry. 54 hours lecture.(Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-1A

COS-1C

Cosmetology Business Concepts

Description: Cosmetology Business Concepts, Cosmetology related business skills, employment, and interviewing. Theory subjects include: Cosmetology employment preparation, business skills, job interviewing, and on the job skills. 18 hours lecture.(Letter grade only)

1.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-1B.

COS-10A

Level I Hairstyling Concepts I

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Hairstyling. Theory subjects include: Level I hairstyling in relation to wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, and health and safety in hairstyling. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level I wet hairstyling, and level I thermal hairstyling. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: COS-1A

COS-10B

Level II Hairstyling Concepts

Description: The second course in an introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level II Hairstyling. Theory subjects include: Level II hairstyling in relation to wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, and health and safety in hairstyling. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level II wet hairstyling, and level II thermal hairstyling. 36 hours' lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-10A
Corequisite: COS-1B

COS-10C

Level III Hairstyling Concepts

Description: The third course as an advanced introduction to cosmetology concepts, Level III Hairstyling. Theory subjects include: Level III hairstyling in relation to wet hairstyling, thermal hairstyling, and health and safety in hairstyling. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level III wet hairstyling, and level III thermal hairstyling. 18 hours' lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-10B

COS-20A

Level I Chemical Texture Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I chemical straightening, soft perm, and health and safety in chemical texture services. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practice, Level I permanent waving, chemical straightening, and soft perms. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: COS- 1A.

COS-20B

Level II Chemical Texture Concepts

Description: Advanced introduction to Level II cosmetology concepts, Level II Chemical Texture. Theory subjects include Level II chemical texture services such as permanent waving, chemical straightening, soft perm, and health and safety in chemical texture services. Laboratory practices include health and safety practices, Level II permanent waving, chemical straightening, and soft perms. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-20A
Corequisite: COS-1B

COS-30A

Level I Haircutting Concepts

Description: An introductory course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts. Lecture and laboratory that cover introductory Level I Haircutting, and health and safety practices in haircutting. 18 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: COS- 1A

COS-30B

Level II Haircutting Concepts

Description: The second course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts covering expanded theory and application of Level II cosmetology haircutting concepts. Lecture and laboratory expands on haircutting theory, as well as health and safety in cosmetology haircutting practices. 18 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-30A
Corequisite: COS-1B

COS-30C

Level III Haircutting Concepts

Description: The third course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts which continues to expand theory and application of Level III cosmetology haircutting concepts. Lecture and laboratory expand on haircutting theory, as well as health and safety in cosmetology haircutting practices. 9 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

1.50 Units
Prerequisite: COS-30B

COS-30D

Level IV Haircutting Barbering Concepts

Description: The fourth course in cosmetology haircutting techniques and concepts. Includes barbering techniques. This fourth course meets the minimum requirement in haircutting for a Barbering license. The lecture and lab component continues to expand theory and application of level IV cosmetology concepts with the addition of barbering. This course has a lecture and laboratory which expands haircutting theory, as well as health and safety in cosmetology and barbering haircutting practices. 108 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

7.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-30C

COS-40A

Level I Haircoloring and Bleaching Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Haircoloring and Bleaching. Theory subjects include Level I haircoloring and bleaching techniques such as haircoloring, bleaching, and health and safety in haircoloring and bleaching services. Laboratory practices include health and safety practices, Level I haircoloring, and bleaching. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Corequisite: COS-1A

COS-40B

Level II Haircoloring and Bleaching Concepts

Description: Level II haircoloring and bleaching cosmetology concepts, Level II haircoloring and Bleaching. Theory subjects include Level II techniques such as haircoloring and bleaching, health and safety in haircoloring, and bleaching services. Laboratory practices include health and safety practices, Level II haircoloring, and bleaching. 36 hours lecture, 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-40A
Corequisite: COS-1B

COS-57A

Level I Skin Care Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Skin Care. Theory subjects include: Level I skin care, and health and safety in skin care. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level I skin care. 36 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.50 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: COS-1A

COS-57B

Level II Skin Care Concepts

Description: Level II skin care concepts, Level II Skin Care. Theory subjects include: Level II skin care, and health and safety in skin care. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level II skin care. 27 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-57A
Corequisite: COS-1B

COS-57C

Level III Skin Care Concepts

Description: Level III skin care concepts, Level III Skin Care. Theory subjects include: Level III skin care, and health and safety in skin care. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety practices, Level III skin care. 108 hours lecture, 108 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

8.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-57B.

COS-60A

Beginning Cosmetology Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences, and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, cosmetology related sciences, level I hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level I hair care, skin care, and nail care. 144 hours lecture and 186 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

11.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Cosmetology Program. Courses will be taken in alphabetical sequence regardless which semester enrollment begins. (The student is required to purchase a selected tool/supply kit and textbooks at the first semester meeting. Check with the Cosmetology Department for the current cost.)

COS-60B

Level II Cosmetology Concepts

Description: Level II cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, cosmetology related sciences, level II hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level II hair care, skin care, and nail care. 126 hours technical instruction and 204 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

10.50 Units
Prerequisite: COS-60A.

COS-60C

Level III Cosmetology Concepts

Description: Level III study of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, level III cosmetology related sciences, level II hair care, skin care, and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, hair care, skin care, and nail care.108 hours technical instruction and 222 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

10.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-60B.

COS-60D

Level IV Cosmetology Concepts

Description: Level IV study of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, level IV cosmetology related sciences, advanced level IV hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level IV hair care, skin care, and nail care. 54 hours lecture, 276 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

8.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-60C.

COS-60E

Level V Cosmetology Concepts

Description: Level V study of California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, cosmetology related sciences and the practice of cosmetology principles. Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, health and safety, business practices, level V cosmetology related sciences, advanced level V hair care, skin care and nail care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level V hair care, skin care, and nail care. 54 hours lecture, 276 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

8.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-60D.

COS-60F

Remedial Training Course

Description: Remedial Training Courese Pertinent to health and safety laws and regulations of the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology (Board). 9 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None

COS-61A

Level I Cosmetology Instructor Concepts A

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology instructor pedagogy, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, and the practice of Cosmetology instructor principles. Theory subjects include: basic learning styles and principles, learning environments and teaching plans. Laboratory practices include: oral presentations, audio and visual aids, classroom observations. 108 hours of lecture/technical instruction and 192 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

9.50 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on enrollment: Cosmetology license issued in the United States

COS-61B

Lev II Cosmetology Instructor Concepts B

Description: Level II Cosmetology instructor pedagogy, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, and the practice of Cosmetology instructor principles. Theory subjects include: basic pedagogical classroom management and student assessments. Laboratory practices include: student clinical/laboratory observations, classroom presentations and classroom assessment observations. 108 hours lecture/technical instruction and 192 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

9.50 Units
Prerequisite: COS-61A

COS-62A

Level I Esthetician Concepts

Description: An introduction to level I skin care concepts, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, skin care related sciences, and the practice of skin care principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, skin care related sciences, and level I skin care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level I skin care. 113 hours lecture and 202 hours laboratory. (Letter Grade only)

10.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Enrollment in the Esthetician Program.

COS-62B

Level II Esthetician Concepts

Description: Level II skin care concepts, California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act and Regulations, skin care related sciences, and the practice of skin care principles. Theory subjects include: health and safety, skin care related sciences, and level II skin care. Laboratory practices include: health and safety, level II skin care. 113 hours lecture and 202 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

10.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-62A.

COS-64A

Lvl: I Manicuring and Pedicuring

Description: Prepares students for a career in manicuring and pedicuring. An in-depth scientific study of nail care as related to the practice of level I manicuring and pedicuring, including the State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations and Cosmetology Act; related chemistry; bacteriology; sanitation; disinfection; safety precautions; anatomy and physiology; water and oil manicures; pedicuring, artificial nails (liquid and powder techniques) nail tips, nail wraps and repair. Subsequent enrollment in Section B will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. Total of 81 hours lecture and 135 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

7.00 Units
Prerequisite: Courses will be taken in alphabetical sequence regardless which semester enrollment begins

COS-64B

Level Ii: Manicuring and Pedicuring

Description: Prepares students for a career in manicuring and pedicuring. An in-depth scientific study of nail care as related to the practice of level II manicuring and pedicuring, including the State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations and Cosmetology Act; related chemistry; bacteriology; sanitation; disinfection; safety precautions; anatomy and physiology; water and oil manicures; pedicuring, artificial nails (liquid and powder techniques) nail tips, nail wraps and repair. Total of 81 hours lecture and 135 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

7.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-64A.

COS-67A

New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing A

Description: Designed for the practicing licensed cosmetologists as a review of the new styles and for updating technical knowledge and manipulative skills relating to current styles and trends. Subsequent enrollment in Sections B, C, and/or D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

1.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Completion of 1600 hours of cosmetology training or equivalent.

COS-67B

New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing B

1.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-67A

COS-67C

New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing C

1.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-67B

COS-67D

New Trends and Techniques in Hairdressing D

1.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-67C

COS-68A

Principles and Practices of Competition Hairstyling

Description: A specialized course to develop precision performance in hair design at an advanced level of competency. Students will learn to create hairstyles to a high level of perfection. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Currently enrolled cosmetology students.

COS-68B

Special Artistic Effects Used in Competition Hairstyling

Description: A specialized course to develop artistic effects in conjunction with competition hairstyling. The students will learn to adapt art principles to enhance original hair designs. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on enrollment: Currently enrolled cosmetology students

COS-69A

Mens Hair Design A

Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Subsequent enrollment in COS 69B, 69C, and/or 69D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Completion of a Barber or Cosmetology program.

COS-69B

Mens Hair Design B

Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Subsequent enrollment in COS 69C and/or COS 69D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-69A

COS-69C

Mens Hair Designs C

Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Subsequent enrollment in COS 69D will provide the student an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 18 hours lecture and 54 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-69B

COS-69D

Mens Hair Design D

Description: Course meets requirements to update minimum barber standards of hair design. Culmination of a four-course series that provides an opportunity for additional skill and competency development within the subject matter. 27 hours lecture and 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-69C

COS-70A

Level I Makeup and Hair Removal Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I makeup and eyebrow arching. Theory subjects include Level I makeup and eyebrow arching. Laboratory practices include Level I makeup and eyebrow arching. 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: COS-1A

COS-70B

Level II Makeup and Hair Removal Concepts

Description: Level II makeup and hair removal cosmetology concepts. Theory subjects include Level II makeup and hair removal. Laboratory practices include Level II makeup and hair removal. 45 hours lecture, 27 hours laboratory.(Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-70A
Corequisite: COS- 1B

COS-80A

Level I Nail Care Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning nail care cosmetology concepts, Level I Nail Care. Theory subjects include: Level I nail care, and health and safety in nail care. Laboratory practices include: Level I nail care. 27 hours' lecture, 27 hours' laboratory. (Letter grade only)

2.00 Units
Prerequisite: None
Corequisite: COS-1A

COS-80B

Level II Nail Care Concepts

Description: Level II Nail Care cosmetology concepts, Level II Nail Care. Theory subjects include: Level II Nail care, and health and safety in nail care. Laboratory practices include: Level II nail care. 36 hours' lecture, 54 hours' laboratory. (Letter grade only)

3.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-80A
Corequisite: COS- 1B

COS-80C

Level III Nail Care Concepts

Description: Level III Nail Care cosmetology concepts, Level III Nail Care. Theory subjects include: Level III Nail care, and health and safety in nail care. Laboratory practices include: Level III nail care. 54 hours' lecture, 54 hours. (Letter grade only)

4.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-80B

COS-90A

Level I Clinic Floor Concepts

Description: An introduction to beginning cosmetology concepts, Level I Clinic Floor. Laboratory practices include: Level I Clinic floor. 56 hours assigned laboratory, (7 hours per weeks assigned laboratory). (Letter grade only)

1.00 - 8.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS- 1A, COS-10A, COS- 20A, COS-30A, COS-40A, COS-57A, COS-70A, COS-80A

COS-90B

Level II Clinic Floor Concepts

Description: Level II Clinic floor cosmetology concepts, Level I Clinic Floor. Level II Clinic Floor. Laboratory practices include: Level II Clinic floor. Assigned laboratory 112 hours, (14 hours per week of assigned laboratory). (Letter grade only)

2.00 - 8.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-90A .

COS-90C

Level III Clinic Floor Concepts

Description: Level III Clinic Floor cosmetology concepts, Level III Clinic Floor. Laboratory practices include: Level III Clinic Floor. Assigned laboratory: 224 hours to 448 hours (28 hours per week of assigned laboratory). TBA laboratory option. (Letter grade only)

4.00 - 8.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-90B

COS-95A

Hairstyling Theory Exam Readiness

Description: Hairstyling Exam readiness. Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to stare licensing examination. 9 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.

COS-95B

Hairstyling Practical Exam Readiness

Description: Hairstyling Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety and hairstyling. 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Student must be enrolled in the Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for licensing examinations.

COS-96A

Barbering Theory Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Barbering Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 9 hours lecture. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology or Barbering Program, and are preparing for Barbering Licensing Examination.

COS-96B

Barbering Practical Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Barbering Exam Readiness Practical subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, Barbering practical subject matter, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 27 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None
Limitation on Enrollment (e.g. Performance tryout or audition): Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology or Barbering Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.

COS-97A

Cosmetology Theory Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Cosmetology Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.

COS-97B

Cosmetology Practical Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Cosmetology Exam Readiness Practical subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, Cosmetology practical subject matter, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Licensing Examinations.

COS-98A

Esthetics Theory Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Esthetics Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 9 lecture hours. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Esthetics Licensing Examinations.

COS-98B

Esthetics Practical Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Esthetics Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. Laboratory practices include: Health and safety, and skin care. 27 laboratory hours. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Esthetics Licensing Examinations.

COS-99A

Manicure Theory Exam Readiness Concepts

Description: Manicurist Exam Readiness Theory subjects include: State licensing exam readiness, and health and safety related to state licensing examination. 9 lecture hours. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Manicure Licensing Examinations.

COS-99B

Manicure Practical Exam ReadinessConcepts

Description: Manicurist Exam Readiness Laboratory practice include: Health and safety, and nail care. 27 laboratory hours. (Letter grade only)

0.50 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Students must be enrolled in the RCC Cosmetology Program, and are preparing for Esthetics Licensing Examinations.

COS-200

Cosmetology Work Experience

Description: Work Experience is designed to coordinate the student's on-the-job training with workplace skills designed to assist the student in developing successful professional skills. Each student will establish measurable learning objectives appropriate for their job and discipline. Students may earn up to four (4) units each semester, for a maximum of 16 units of work experience total. 60 hours of volunteer work or 75 hours of paid work during the semester are required for each unit. No more than 20 hours per week, out of the 60 or 75 requirement, may be applied toward the work requirement. The course consists of an 18 hours of orientation/professional skills development and 60 hours of volunteer work experience per unit with a maximum of 240 for four units per semester OR 75 hours of paid work experience per unit, with a maximum of 300 for four units per semester. (Letter grade or Pass/No Pass option)

1.00 - 4.00 Units
Prerequisite: None.
Advisory: Students should have paid or voluntary employment.
CSU

COS-801

Level VI Cosmetology Concepts

Description: This class is designed for the student who has not acquired all the skills and/or accrued the required total of 1600 hours to sit for the state licensing exam. Students work solely under the supervision of a qualified instructor in a laboratory setting. In the course, students may review applications and techniques and improve subject matter knowledge. Students may perform operations and applications such as chemical hair treatments, manicuring, and facials and/or receive instructor in salon management or employment skills. Student work is evaluated by an instructor. Students may take up to 100 hours of laboratory. (Pass/No Pass only)

Non-Credit
Prerequisite: COS-60E or COS-60E2.

COS-811

Cosmetology Teacher Training

Description: This course is designed for the experienced cosmetologist to become a qualified instructor. When a student has not acquired all the skills and/or accrued the required total of 600 hours to qualify for the local teacher-training certificate, they may enroll in COS-811. Students work solely under the supervision of a qualified instructor in a laboratory setting. In the course, students may review applications and techniques and improve subject matter knowledge. Students may perform operations and applications such as assisting the instructor with laboratory work for student demo haircutting, chemical relaxing, press and curl manicuring and/or receive instructor in-classroom management or employment skills. Student work is evaluated by an instructor. Students may take up to 300 hours of laboratory. (No Grade only)

Non-Credit
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Completion of COS-61B

COS-812

Level II Esthetician Concepts

Description: This course is designed to prepare the student for a career in skin care and make-up. When a student has not completed all the skills and/or accrued the required total of 600 hours to sit for the state licensing exam, they may enroll in COS-812. Students work solely under the supervision of a qualified instructor. In this course, students may review application and techniques and improve subject matter knowledge. Students may perform operations and applications such as eyebrow arching and hair removal (wax, tweezer and depilatories), corrective make-up,application of artificial eyelashes (strip and individual), facials and/or receive instruction in salon management or employment skills. Student work is evaluated by an instructor. Students may take up to 100 hours of laboratory. (No grade only)

Non-Credit
Prerequisite: None.
Limitation on enrollment: Completion of COS-62B

COS-60E1

Level V Cosmetology Concepts

Description: A study of and related hazardous chemicals, principles of salon management employment skills and opportunities, retailing and salesmanship, and current fashion concepts of hair styling. Advanced level instruction and practices of salon clinic principles,chemical hair relaxing, manicuring, pedicuring and facials. 27 hours technical instruction and 138 hour laboratory. (Letter grade only)

4.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-60D.

COS-60E2

Level V Cosmetology Concepts

Description:An in-depth study relating principles of retailing, advertising and marketing. Current salon concepts and operations mandated by the Board of Barbering and Cosmetology will be practiced. 27 hours lecture and 138 hours laboratory. (Letter grade only)

4.00 Units
Prerequisite: COS-60E2.