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39 courses with the subject COS, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

COS 111Cosmetology Concepts I4

This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
State
COS 111ABCosmetology Concepts I2

This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
State
COS 111BBCosmetology Concepts I2

This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
State
COS 112Salon I8

This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
State
COS 112ABSalon I4

This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
State
COS 112BBSalon I4

This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Corequisite
State
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II4

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 113ABCosmetology Concepts II2

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 113BBCosmetology Concepts II2

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
COS 114Salon II8

This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 114ABSalon II4

This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 114BBSalon II4

This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III4

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy, wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 115ABCosmetology Concepts III2

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy, wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
COS 116 Semester(s) Offered: F, S
COS 115BBCosmetology Concepts III2

This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy, wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 116Salon III4

This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 116ABSalon III2

This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
Spring
Corequisite
Local
COS 116BBSalon III2

This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 118Salon IV7

This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 118ABAB Salon IV3

This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 118BBBB Salon IV4

This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
State
Corequisite
Local
COS 119Esthetics Concepts I2

This course covers the concepts of esthetics. Topics include orientation, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, sterilization, first aid, chemistry, basic dermatology, and professional ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of esthetics and meet course requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 119ABEsthetics Concepts I1

This course covers the concepts of esthetics. Topics include orientation, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, sterilization, first aid, chemistry, basic dermatology, and professional ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of esthetics and meet course requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 119BBEsthetics Concepts I1

This course covers the concepts of esthetics. Topics include orientation, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, sterilization, first aid, chemistry, basic dermatology, and professional ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of esthetics and meet course requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
Local Requisite: COS 119AB Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS
COS 120Esthetics Salon I6

This course covers the techniques of esthetics in a comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include client consultation, facials, body treatments, hair removal, make-up applications, and color analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate esthetic services on clients in a salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 120ABEsthetics Salon I3

This course covers the techniques of esthetics in a comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include client consultation, facials, body treatments, hair removal, make-up applications, and color analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate esthetic services on clients in a salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 120BBEsthetics Salon I3

This course covers the techniques of esthetics in a comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include client consultation, facials, body treatments, hair removal, make-up applications, and color analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate esthetic services on clients in a salon setting.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
Local Requisite: COS 120AB Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS
COS 125Esthetics Concepts II2

This course covers more comprehensive esthetics concepts. Topics include nutrition, business management, makeup, and color analysis. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced esthetics concepts and meet course requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 125ABEsthetics Concepts II1

This course covers more comprehensive esthetics concepts. Topics include nutrition, business management, makeup, and color analysis. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced esthetics concepts and meet course requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 125BBEsthetics Concepts II1

This course covers more comprehensive esthetics concepts. Topics include nutrition, business management, makeup, and color analysis. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced esthetics concepts and meet course requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
Local Requisite: COS 125AB Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS
COS 126Esthetics Salon II6

This course provides experience in a simulated esthetics setting. Topics include machine facials, aromatherapy, massage therapy, electricity, and apparatus. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology licensing examination for Estheticians.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 126ABEsthetics Salon II3

This course provides experience in a simulated esthetics setting. Topics include machine facials, aromatherapy, surface manipulation in relation to skin care, electricity, and apparatus. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology licensing examination for Estheticians.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 126BBEsthetics Salon II3

This course provides experience in a simulated esthetics setting. Topics include machine facials, aromatherapy, surface manipulation in relation to skin care, electricity, and apparatus. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology licensing examination for Estheticians.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
Local Requisite: COS 126AB Semester(s) Offered: F, S, SS
COS 127Natural Hair Care I6

This course covers techniques of Natural Hair Care. Topics include disinfection, shampooing, blow-drying, anatomy, disorders of the hair and scalp, product knowledge, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently perform Natural Hair Care Services.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 130State Board Exam Prep2

This course is designed to prepare students to take the theory state board licensing exam for cosmetic art-related programs. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to successfully pass the theory exam on the first attempt.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Contact Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 223Contemp Hair Coloring2

This course covers basic color concepts, hair coloring problems, and application techniques. Topics include color theory, terminology, contemporary techniques, product knowledge, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify a client’s color needs and safely and competently perform color applications and correct problems.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
Prerequisite
COS 111 and COS 112 Semester(s) Offered: F, S
COS 224Trichology & Chemistry2

This course is a study of hair and the interaction of applied chemicals. Emphasis is placed on pH actions and the reactions and effects of chemical ingredients. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical terminology, pH testing, and chemical reactions on hair.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 224ABTrichology & Chemistry1

This course is a study of hair and the interaction of applied chemicals. Emphasis is placed on pH actions and the reactions and effects of chemical ingredients. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical terminology, pH testing, and chemical reactions on hair.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu
COS 224BBTrichology & Chemistry1

This course is a study of hair and the interaction of applied chemicals. Emphasis is placed on pH actions and the reactions and effects of chemical ingredients. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical terminology, pH testing, and chemical reactions on hair.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit Hour(s)
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Catalog
Source
catalog.alamancecc.edu

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