2020-2021 Spring Edition 
    
    Mar 28, 2024  
2020-2021 Spring Edition [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

COS 211 COSMETOLOGY FRESHMAN-LEVEL 1


0.5-12 Units 0-6 hours lecture 1.5-18.1 hours lab
Limitation: Students must be a minimum of 16 years of age to enroll in this course. California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Business and Professions Code Section 7321 provides that the minimum qualifications for an applicant to sit for the licensure examination are that the applicant: (a) is not less than 17 years of age, (b) Has completed the 10th grade in the public schools of this state or its equivalent.
First of four courses introducing the basic science and application of cosmetology. Lecture includes State Board Rules and Regulations, bacteriology, anatomy, physiology, health, safety, and hazardous substances. Students will understand and demonstrate disinfection, sanitation, and client protection. Students will learn skills using a mannequin hand and head to perform scalp treatments, haircut and styles, chemical straightening, tinting, bleaching, eyebrow arch, makeup application, facials, pedicures, and manicures. The full 1,600 hour program is designed to prepare students for the cosmetology examination, and as an entry level cosmetologist.
Grading Method: GN - Letter Grade only
R-E-3 - Repeatable up to 3 times until student earns 12 units