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COS

22 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 Lec 4 Lab 0 Clinic44

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
COS-112
COS 111Cosmetology Concepts I Lec 4 Lab 0 Clinic44

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
COS-112
COS 112Salon I Lec 0 Lab 24 Clinic88

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. Courses 317

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
COS-111
COS 112Salon I Lec 0 Lab 24 Clinic88

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
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
COS-111
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II Lec 4 Lab 0 Clinic44

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 113Cosmetology Concepts II Lec 4 Lab 0 Clinic44

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 114Salon II3

224 Programs Lec Lab Clinic Credit Total: 15 Total Credit Hours: 66-67 Lec Lab Clinic Credit Lec Lab Clinic Credit s Lec Lab Clinic Credit e Lec Lab Clinic Credit Lec Lab Clinic Credit Total: 12 Lec Lab Clinic Credit

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
3
Credits (max)
3
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
COS 114Salon II Lec 0 Lab 24 Clinic88

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
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III Lec 4 Lab 0 Clinic44

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 115Cosmetology Concepts III Lec 4 Lab 0 Clinic44

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 116Salon III Lec 0 Lab 12 Clinic44

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
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 116Salon III Lec 0 Lab 12 Clinic44

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
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV Lec 2 Lab 0 Clinic22

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 117Cosmetology Concepts IV Lec 2 Lab 0 Clinic22

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. 16 All Courses

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Corequisite
None
COS 118Salon IV Lec 0 Lab 21 Clinic77

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
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 118Salon IV Lec 0 Lab 21 Clinic77

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
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 223Contemp Hair Coloring Lec 1 Lab 3 Clinic22

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 223Contemp Hair Coloring Lec 1 Lab 3 Clinic22

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 240Contemporary Design Lec 1 Lab 3 Clinic22

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. 318 Courses

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 240Contemporary Design Lec 1 Lab 3 Clinic22

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
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
All: COS-111 and COS-112
Corequisite
None
COS 260Design Applications Lec 1 Lab 3 Clinic22

This course provides an overview of the design concepts used in cosmetology. Topics include the application of art principles and elements to artistically design hair, nails, and make-up and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and techniques associated with design concepts.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2025-2026
Source
www.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
COS 260Design Applications Lec 1 Lab 3 Clinic22

This course provides an overview of the design concepts used in cosmetology. Topics include the application of art principles and elements to artistically design hair, nails, and make-up and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate knowledge and techniques associated with design concepts.

Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit
Type
course
Edition
2026
Source
catalog.haywood.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None

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