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COS

12 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
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
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 I8
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
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 II4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisite
None This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, student should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
COS 114Salon II8
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
8
Credits (max)
8
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisite
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 III4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisite
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 III4
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
4
Credits (max)
4
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisite
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 IV2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisite
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 IV7
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
7
Credits (max)
7
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 and COS 112
Corequisite
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 I2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
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 223Contemp Hair Coloring2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 , COS 112
Corequisite
None 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 client’s color needs and safely and competently perform color applications and correct problems.
COS 224Trichology and Chemistry2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None This course is a study of hair and the interaction of applied chemicals. Emphasis is placed on pH actions and the reactions and effects of chemical ingredients. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of chemical terminology, pH testing, and chemical reactions on hair.
COS 240Contemporary Design2
Subject
COS
Credits (min)
2
Credits (max)
2
Credit unit
Credit Hours
Type
course
Edition
2026-2027
Catalog
2026-2027 General Catalog
Source
catalog.jamessprunt.edu
Prerequisite
Take All: COS 111 , COS 112
Corequisite
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.

Source: James Sprunt Community College's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 61