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COS

26 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 I4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 111ABCosmetology Concepts I2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 111BBCosmetology Concepts I2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 112Salon I8.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 112ABSalon I4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 112BBSalon I4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 113ABCosmetology Concepts II2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 113BBCosmetology Concepts II2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 114Salon II8.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 114ABSalon II4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 114BBSalon II4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 115ABCosmetology Concepts III2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 115BBCosmetology Concepts III2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 116Salon III4.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 116ABSalon III2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 116BBSalon III2.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV2.0

This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 117ABCosmetology Concepts IV1.0

This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 117BBCosmetology Concepts IV1.0

This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 118Salon IV7.0

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
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 118ABSalon IV3.5

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)
3.5
Credits (max)
3.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 118BBSalon IV3.5

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)
3.5
Credits (max)
3.5
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 223Contemporary Hair Coloring2.0

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 clients color needs and safely and competently perform color applications and correct problems.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu
COS 240Contemporary Design2.0

This course covers methods and techniques for contemporary designs. Emphasis is placed on contemporary designs and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply techniques associated with contemporary design.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 College Catalog
Catalog
2026-2027 College Catalog
Source
catalog.cpcc.edu

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