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COSM 665 SELECTED TOPICS IN COSMETOLOGY (.5 or 1 or 1.5)
(Credit/No Credit.)

A minimum of 8 lecture hours for each .5 unit.
Short courses designed for Cosmetology, Esthetician and Spa professionals who are interested in increasing or developing new skills, for the lay person who is interested in acquiring knowledge or skills related to self-enhancement, and for those interested in exploring career opportunities in the Cosmetology, Esthetician or Spa fields. Each topic may be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 700 COSMETOLOGY CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE I (.5-10)
Five lecture hours and 35 lab hours per week for eight weeks for day students and five lecture hours and 19 lab hours per week for sixteen weeks for evening students.
Basic manipulative skills in hair design, permanent waving, hair coloring, hair cutting, and manicuring/pedicuring. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.<

COSM 710 COSMETOLOGY CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE II (.5-8)
Five lecture hours and 35 lab hours per week for eight weeks. Prerequisite: Completion of COSM 700 with a grade of C or better.
Basic manipulative skills in facials, arching/waxing, and make-up.May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 720 COSMETOLOGY CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE III (.5-10)
Five lecture hours and 35 lab hours per week for eight weeks for day students and five lecture hours and 19 lab hours per week for sixteen weeks for evening students. Prerequisite: Completion of COSM 700 with a grade of C or better.
Basic manipulative skills in chemical straightening, hair analysis, hair lightening, conditioners and advanced hair coloring and styling techniques, and advanced permanent waving. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 730 COSMETOLOGY CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE IV (.5-8)
Five lecture hours and 35 lab hours per week for eight weeks. Prerequisite: Completion of COSM 700 with a grade of C or better.
Develop manipulative skills in nail wraps, tips and sculptured nails. Introduce and develop manipulative skills in thermal pressing and curling, fingerwaving and scientific scalp treatments. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 740 COSMETOLOGY CONCEPTS AND PRACTICE V (.5-10)
Five lecture hours and 35 lab hours per week for eight weeks for day students and five lecture hours and 19 lab hours per week for sixteen weeks for evening students. Prerequisite: Completion of COSM 700, 710, 720, and 730 with a grade of C or better.
California State Board review. Advanced salon preparation. Emphasizes salon environment in relationship to skill and techniques. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 750 COSMETOLOGY BRUSH-UP (1-19)
Nine lecture hours and thirty-one lab hours per week. Lab and theory hours by arrangement. Prerequisite: Cosmetology license. To satisfy supplemental or out-of-state training requirements. Basic and advanced instruction in beauty salon processes with emphasis on performance and efficiency. May be repeated for credit. (Open entry.) May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 754 MANICURING (1-10)
Lecture/Lab total of 400 hours.
The art of caring for the hands and nails. Includes instruction in sculpture nails, application of nail tips and nail art. Four hundred hours training in preparation for licensure by the California State Board of Cosmetology in the field of manicuring. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 760 COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR PREPARATION (1-5)
A minimum of 16 lecture hours and 16 lab hours for each unit; a maximum of 80 lecture hours and 80 lab hours to earn 5 units. Prerequisite: Valid California Cosmetologist’s license and a minimum of one year’s full-time practical experience.
Designed to develop instructional skills and techniques in the cosmetology field. Upon completion of this course, an applicant is eligible to take the teachers examination of the State Board of Cosmetology. May be repeated for credit up to a maximum of 20 units.

COSM 775 ESTHETICIAN (1-8)
Twenty class hours per week (5 lecture, 15 lab.)
Designed to develop skills and knowledge in skin care. Upon successful completion of the 600 hour course the student will be eligible to apply for Esthetician examination at the California State Board of Cosmetology. May be repeated once for credit.

COSM 782 ADVANCED COSMETOLOGY CONCEPTS (2)
(Offered in Evening only.)
Two lecture hours and 3 lab hours per week for one-half semester. P re requisite: Valid California Cosmetology license or actively enrolled in Skyline Cosmetology program.
Emphasis is placed on advanced methods, techniques and application of hair fashion, design and coordination. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 784 SALON PRACTICE (.5-1.5)
Forty-eight lab hours per unit. Prerequisite: Must be currently enrolled in Cosmetology 710, 720, 730 or 740.
Offers additional salon practice to all students enrolled in the current day program. May be repeated for credit. May be repeated for credit a maximum of three times.

COSM 785 SPA TECHNICIAN TRAINING (1-5)
(Credit/No Credit or letter grade.)
Six lecture hours and six lab hours per week.
Thorough study of wellness services available in day and destination spa businesses. Focus is on health, fitness, and stress management. Students will develop skill in spa treatments, product knowledge, customer relations, business operations, and the job search. May be repeated once for credit.


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