40 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 (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 112 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.
COS 111Cosmetology Concepts I (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 112 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.
COS 112Salon I (8 Credit Hours)8
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 111 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.
COS 112Salon I (8 Credit Hours)8
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 111 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.
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 114Salon II (8 Credit Hours)8
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 114Salon II (8 Credit Hours)8
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 116Salon III (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 116Salon III (4 Credit Hours)4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 118Salon IV (7 Credit Hours)7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 118Salon IV (7 Credit Hours)7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 119Esthetics Concepts I (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 119Esthetics Concepts I (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 120Esthetics Salon I (6 Credit Hours)6
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 120Esthetics Salon I (6 Credit Hours)6
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 125Esthetics Concepts II (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 125Esthetics Concepts II (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 126Esthetics Salon II (6 Credit Hours)6
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 126Esthetics Salon II (6 Credit Hours)6
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
6
Credits (max)
6
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 240Contemporary Design (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 240Contemporary Design (2 Credit Hours)2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None 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.
COS 250Computerized Salon Ops (1 Credit Hour)1
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces computer and salon software. Emphasis is placed on various computer and salon software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize computer skills and software applications in the salon setting.
COS 250Computerized Salon Ops (1 Credit Hour)1
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces computer and salon software. Emphasis is placed on various computer and salon software applications. Upon completion, students should be able to utilize computer skills and software applications in the salon setting.
COS 253Esthetics Ins. Concepts I (11 Credit Hours)11
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
11
Credits (max)
11
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include orientation, theories of education, unit planning, daily lesson plans, laboratory management, student assessment in a laboratory setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate esthetic services and instruct and objectively assess student performance in a classroom setting.
COS 253Esthetics Ins. Concepts I (11 Credit Hours)11
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
11
Credits (max)
11
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course introduces esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include orientation, theories of education, unit planning, daily lesson plans, laboratory management, student assessment in a laboratory setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate esthetic services and instruct and objectively assess student performance in a classroom setting.
COS 254Esthetic Ins. Concepts II (11 Credit Hours)11
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
11
Credits (max)
11
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers advanced esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include practical demonstrations, lesson planning, lecture techniques, development and administration of assessment tools, record keeping and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonostrate competencies in the areas covered by the Esthetics Instructor Licensing Examination and meet program requirements.
COS 254Esthetic Ins. Concepts II (11 Credit Hours)11
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
11
Credits (max)
11
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
None This course covers advanced esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include practical demonstrations, lesson planning, lecture techniques, development and administration of assessment tools, record keeping and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonostrate competencies in the areas covered by the Esthetics Instructor Licensing Examination and meet program requirements.
COS 271Instructor Concepts I (5 Credit Hours)5
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 272 This course introduces the basic cosmetology instructional concepts. Topics include orientation, theories of education, unit planning, daily lesson planning, laboratory management, student assessment, record keeping, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify theories of education, develop lesson plans, demonstrate supervisory techniques, and assess student performance in a classroom setting.
COS 271Instructor Concepts I (5 Credit Hours)5
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 272 This course introduces the basic cosmetology instructional concepts. Topics include orientation, theories of education, unit planning, daily lesson planning, laboratory management, student assessment, record keeping, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to identify theories of education, develop lesson plans, demonstrate supervisory techniques, and assess student performance in a classroom setting.
COS 272Instructor Practicum I (7 Credit Hours)7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 271 This course covers supervisory and instructional skills for teaching entry-level cosmetology students in a laboratory setting. Topics include demonstrations of services, supervision, and entry-level student assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate salon services and instruct and objectively assess the entry-level student.
COS 272Instructor Practicum I (7 Credit Hours)7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 271 This course covers supervisory and instructional skills for teaching entry-level cosmetology students in a laboratory setting. Topics include demonstrations of services, supervision, and entry-level student assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate salon services and instruct and objectively assess the entry-level student.
COS 273Instructor Concepts II (5 Credit Hours)5
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 274 This course covers advanced cosmetology instructional concepts. Topics include practical demonstrations, lesson planning, lecture techniques, development and administration of assessment tools, record keeping, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to develop lesson plans, demonstrate supervision techniques, assess student performance in a classroom setting, and keep accurate records.
COS 273Instructor Concepts II (5 Credit Hours)5
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
5
Credits (max)
5
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 274 This course covers advanced cosmetology instructional concepts. Topics include practical demonstrations, lesson planning, lecture techniques, development and administration of assessment tools, record keeping, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to develop lesson plans, demonstrate supervision techniques, assess student performance in a classroom setting, and keep accurate records.
COS 274Instructor Practicum II (7 Credit Hours)7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 273 This course is designed to develop supervisory and instructional skills for teaching advanced cosmetology students in a laboratory setting. Topics include practical demonstrations, supervision, and advanced student assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered by the Instructor Licensing Examination and meet program completion requirements.
COS 274Instructor Practicum II (7 Credit Hours)7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Catalog
2026-2027 Gaston College Catalog and Student Handbook
Take COS 273 This course is designed to develop supervisory and instructional skills for teaching advanced cosmetology students in a laboratory setting. Topics include practical demonstrations, supervision, and advanced student assessment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in the areas covered by the Instructor Licensing Examination and meet program completion requirements.
