Course Descriptions

Cosmetology Course Descriptions

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COSM-120 - COSMETOLOGY SKILLS I  2 credits
The student learns the theory of shampoo, decontamination, infection control and safety, scalp/hair disorders/diseases, hairstyling, the chemistry of shampoo and permanent wave, hairstyling for student competition, communication and computer skills, professional image and portfolio preparation are integrated. Lecture (2.00). PREREQUISITE: Placement at DRDG-092 or higher. CO-REQUISITE: BIOL-146, COSM-121, COSM-122, COSM-123.
COSM-121 - COSMETOLOGY SKILLS LAB I  6 credits
(Fall Only, Every Year) The student learns the techniques and procedures of haircutting, permanent waving, scalp treatments, shampooing, finger waving, pin curling, hair pressing, hairstyling, blow drying, thermal ironing, and an introduction to hairstyling for competition. Mannequin heads are used for practice under the supervision of a licensed instructor. Occupational safety and sanitation during each procedure are integrated and practiced. After meeting all requirements, the student will perform these skills in the STCC Cosmetology Client Lab. Clinical (25.00). Prerequisite: Placement at DRDG-092 or higher. Corequisite courses: BIOL-146, COSM-120, COSM-122, COSM-123.
COSM-122 - AESTHETICS 1  2 credits
(Fall Only, Every Year) This course is designed to develop knowledge of the basic techniques utilized in the performance of manicures and facials. Theory of massage, skin care, nail disorders/diseases, infection control, and safety are studied. Professional image, portfolio preparation, effective communication, and computer skills are incorporated. Lecture (2.00). PREREQUISITE: Placement at DRDG-092 or higher. CO-REQUISITE: courses: BIOL-146, COSM-120, COSM-121, COSM-123.
COSM-123 - AESTHETICS LAB 1  2 credits
(Fall Only, Every Year) Students will learn the skills necessary for facials, manicures, and application of nail mend. Artificial nails and nail art are introduced. Occupational safety, including infection control requirements inherent in each procedure, is practiced. After meeting requirements, students will perform these skills in the STCC Cosmetology Client Lab under the supervision of a licensed instructor. Professional image, communication and computer skills are also incorporated. Laboratory (4.00). Prerequisite: Placement at DRDG-092 or higher. Corequisite courses: BIOL-146, COSM-120, COSM-121, COSM-122.
COSM-220 - COSMETOLOGY SKILLS 2  2 credits
(Spring Only, Every Year) This course is a continuation of COSM-120, theoretical concepts of hair color, chemical relaxing, hair pressing, artificial hair, and soft curl perms, which are studied with disinfection control and safety concepts integrated. Electricity and light therapy, portfolio preparation, and communication skills are integrated as part of this course. Lecture (2.00). Prerequisites: take BIOL-146 COSM-120 COSM-121 COSM-122 COSM-123. Corequisite courses: SMBE-125, COSM-221, COSM-222, COSM-223.
COSM-221 - COSMETOLOGY SKILLS LAB 2  6 credits
(Spring Only, Every Year) This course is a continuation of Cosmetology Skills Lab 1. Hair coloring procedures and skills, such as highlighting, dimensional re-touch/glaze, chemical relaxing, soft curl perms, advanced haircutting, and permanent techniques and procedures are studied in depth and practiced on mannequins. After meeting these requirements, students complete the competency requirements for each procedure in the STCC Client Lab. A portfolio of the student's accomplishments is required. Professional image communication skills, computer skills, and safety and infection control are integrated. Clinical (25.00). Prerequisites: take BIOL-146 COSM-120 COSM-121 COSM-122 COSM-123. Corequisite courses: SMBE-125, COSM-220, COSM-222, COSM-223.
COSM-222 - AESTHETICS 2  2 credits
(Fall, Spring and Summer, Every Year) The student will learn the theoretical components of superfluous hair removal and makeup. Resume and portfolio preparation are incorporated. Infection control and the safety practices inherent in each component are studied. CD-Rom reinforces the recommended concepts and methodologies which students learn in the program. A computerized test environment is implemented as e the competency requirements for each procedure in the STCC Client Lab. A portfolio of the student's accomplishments is required. Professional image communication skills, computer skills, and safety and infection control are integrated. Clinical (25.00). Prerequisites: take BIOL-146 COSM-120
COSM-223 - AESTHETICS LAB 2  2 credits
(Spring Only, Every Year) As a continuation of Aesthetics Lab 1, basic procedures for make up and superfluous hair removal are practiced. Manicures and facials are part of this course and must be practiced in the STCC Client Lab in order to meet the competency requirement. Communication, professional image, infection control and the safety practices inherent in each procedure are performed by the student as part of each competency. Laboratory (4.00). Equivalent to COSM-216, COSM-214. Prerequisites: take BIOL-146 COSM-120 COSM-121 COSM-122 COSM-123. Corequisite courses: SMBE-125, COSM-220, COSM-221, COSM-222.