COSM 100    Introduction to Cosmetology    2 Units

Prerequisite: None.
Hours: 36 hours LEC
Description: Students will receive training in customer relations and professional behavior and appearance. The course also includes an introduction to the basic skills in Cosmetology course work. A final grade of "C" or better is necessary to move on to COSM 110, 111, and 150.

Schedule: Other Term, Jan 04-Jan 08
MTWThF       08:00AM-04:00PM   LEC   D.Arnold             SCC MAIN COS 105     32720
On-Campus

MTWThF       08:00AM-04:00PM   LEC   M.Bonawitz           SCC MAIN COS 105     32720
On-Campus

MTWThF       08:00AM-04:00PM   LEC   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     32720
On-Campus

MTWThF       08:00AM-04:00PM   LEC   N.Olivarez           SCC MAIN COS 105     32720
On-Campus

MTWThF       08:00AM-04:00PM   LEC   R.Tambert            SCC MAIN COS 105     32720
On-Campus

MTWThF       08:00AM-04:00PM   LEC   P.Wong               SCC MAIN COS 105     32720
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COSM 110    Related Technical Knowledge of the Basic Fundamental Skills    5 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 100 with a grade of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 111.
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction of technical and theoretical knowledge that directly relates to the basic skills of all phases of Cosmetology. The course material includes Bacteriology, Decontamination, Hairstyling, Haircutting, Hair Structure, Massage, Nail Structure, Nail Disease and Disorders, PH Scale, Permanent Waving, Color Wheel, Hair-Coloring, and Hair Lightening.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MT           07:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   D.Arnold             SCC MAIN COS 102     10617
On-Campus

MT           07:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   P.Wong               SCC MAIN COS 102     10617
On-Campus

COSM 111    Basic Foundation of Practical Skills    10 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 100 with a grade of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 110.
Hours: 540 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction for those persons interested in becoming licensed cosmetologists. Individual instruction is given in practical application of the basic skills learned in COSM 110. Emphasis is placed on basic hair coloring, permanent waving, hair styling, hair cutting, manicuring, facials, and make-up. Also covered in the course are: transferring of basic training to intermediate and advanced levels in hairstyling, shaping, thermal curling, and hair straightening.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   D.Arnold             SCC MAIN COS 102     10619
WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   P.Wong               SCC MAIN COS 102     10619
On-Campus

COSM 120    Intermediate Certificate Course Theory    5 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 121
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in theoretical knowledge relating to intermediate and advanced levels in all phases of Cosmetology (anatomy and physiology, hair styling, cold waving, manicuring, facials, hair coloring, scalp treatment reconditioning, hair cutting, thermal pressing and curling).

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MT           07:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     10621
On-Campus

COSM 121    Intermediate Certificate Course - Laboratory    10 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 100, 110, and 111 with grades of "C" or better.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 120.
Hours: 540 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in technical knowledge relating to intermediate and advanced levels in all phases of cosmetology (anatomy and physiology, hair styling, cold waving, manicuring, facials, hair coloring, scalp treatment reconditioning, hair cutting, thermal pressing and curling.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     10625
WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     10625
On-Campus

COSM 130    Advanced-Certificate Course - Theory    5 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 100, 110, 111, 120 and 121 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 131
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course encompasses all areas of the theoretical portion of cosmetology relating to the California State Board of Cosmetology examination. It is designed for the senior student who will enter the business world at the end of the semester. Special emphasis is placed on professionalism, salon management, the Cosmetology Act, and the California State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MT           07:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   R.Tambert            SCC MAIN COS 105     10627
On-Campus

MT           07:30AM-09:50AM   LEC   N.Olivarez           SCC MAIN COS 105     10627
On-Campus

COSM 131    Advanced-Certificate Course - Laboratory    10 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 100, 110, 111, 120, and 121 with grades of "C" or better
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 130
Hours: 540 hours LAB
Description: This course encompasses all areas of the practical portion of cosmetology relating to the California State Board of Cosmetology examination. It is designed for the senior student who will enter the business world at the end of the semester. Special emphasis is placed on professionalism, salon management, the Cosmetology Act, and the California State Board of Cosmetology Rules and Regulations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   R.Tambert            SCC MAIN COS 105     10639
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   N.Olivarez           SCC MAIN COS 105     10639
WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   R.Tambert             TBA TBA             10639
On-Campus

WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   N.Olivarez            TBA TBA             10639
On-Campus

COSM 150    Art and Science of Nail Technology    16 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 100 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 198 hours LEC ; 270 hours LAB
Description: This is a one-semester course offering beginning, intermediate, and advanced training in manicuring. After completion of this theoretical and operational 400-hour minimum course, students will be eligible to set for the California State Examination in manicuring. The course will include professional image, basic procedures for manicuring (hand and arm massage), basic procedures for pedicure (foot and leg message), acrylic nails, nail tip and wraps, gel nails (light and no-light cured), basic electric file application, basic airbrushing techniques, nail art and design, and nail salon business.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 16-May 19
MTWThF       07:30AM-10:00AM   LEC   M.Bonawitz           SCC MAIN COS 103     10671
MTWThF       10:00AM-02:30PM   LAB   M.Bonawitz            TBA TBA             
On-Campus