8 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: This course
introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and their related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting. Semester: Fall, Spring | Class Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 4
COS 112Salon I: 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. Semester: Fall, Spring | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 24 Total Credit Hours: 8
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. Semester: Fall, Spring | Class Hours: 4 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 4
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. COS 115, COS 116 Semester: Fall, Spring | Class Hours: 2 | Lab Hours: 0 Total Credit Hours: 2
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. COS 115, COS 116 Semester: Fall, Spring | Class Hours: 0 | Lab Hours: 21 Total Credit Hours: 7 264 Academic Catalog 2026-2027
