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COS

38 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 I

COS-111AB Cosmetology Concepts I COS-111BB Cosmetology Concepts I

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 112Salon I

COS-112AB Salon I COS-112BB Salon I

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II

COS-113AB Cosmetology Concepts II COS-113BB Cosmetology Concepts II

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 114Salon II

COS-114AB Salon II COS-114BB Salon II

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III

COS-115AB Cosmetology Concepts III COS-115BB Cosmetology Concepts III

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 116Salon III

This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed o

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV

This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure,

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 118Salon IV

COS-118AB Salon IV COS-118BB Salon IV

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 118ASalon IVA
Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 118ABSalon 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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 118BSalon IVB
Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2023-2024
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 118BBSalon 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. Some online sections may require proctored exams.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 119Esthetics Concepts I

This course covers the concepts of esthetics. Topics include orientation, anatomy, phy

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 120Esthetics Salon I

This course covers the techniques of esthetics in a comprehensive experience in a simulated s

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 121Manicure/Nail Technology I

This course covers techniques of nail technology, hand and arm surface manipulation, and recognition of nail diseases and disord

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 125Esthetics Concepts II

This course covers more comprehensive esthetics concepts. Topics include nutrition, bu

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 126Esthetics Salon II

This course provides experience in a simulated esthetics setting. Topics include machine facials, aromat

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 222Manicure/Nail Tech. II

This course covers advanced techniques of nail technology and hand and arm surface manipulation. Topics in

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 240Contemporary Design

This course covers methods and techniques for contemporary designs. Empha

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 250Computerized Salon Ops

This course introduces computer and salon software. Emphasis is placed

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 251Manicure Instructional Concepts

This course introduces manicuring instructional concepts. Topics include orientation, theories of education, unit

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 252Manicure Instructional Practicum

This course covers supervisory and instructional skills for teaching manicuring students in a laboratory setting

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 253Esthetics Instructional Concepts I

This course introduces esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include orientation, theories of

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 254Esthetic Instructional Concepts II

This course covers advanced esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include practical demonstrations, le

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 271Instructor Concepts I

This course introduces the basic cosmetology instructional concepts. Topics include orientation, theories of

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 272Instructor Practicum I

This course covers supervisory and instructional skills for teaching entry-level cosmetology

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 273Instructor Concepts II

This course covers advanced cosmetology instructional concepts. Topics include practical demonstrations, lesson plan

Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com
COS 274Instructor Practicum II

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Subject
COS
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Source
blueridge.smartcatalogiq.com

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