COSM 110    Related Technical Knowledge of the Basic Fundamental Skills    5 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of 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 which directly relates to the basic skills of all practiced operational phases of Cosmetology. The course material includes Bacteriology, Decontamination, Hairstyling, Haircutting, Hair Structure, Massage, Nail Structure, Nail Diseases and Disorders, PH Scale, Permanent Waving, Color Wheel, Haircoloring, and Hair Lightening.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MT           07:30AM-09:55AM   LEC   D.Arnold             SCC MAIN COS 102     19860
COSM 100 is only offered during the Summer Session.
On-Campus

COSM 111    Basic Foundation of Practical Skills    10 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of 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 19-May 21
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   D.Arnold             SCC MAIN COS 102     19861
WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   D.Arnold             SCC MAIN COS 102     19861
COSM 100 is only offered during the Summer Session.
On-Campus

COSM 120    Intermediate Certificate Course Theory    5 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 110 and 111 with a minimum grade of "C" or better.
Advisory: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 121.
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course provides instruction in theoretical knowledge which relates to intermediate and advanced levels in all phases of Cosmetology (anatomy, hair styling, cold waving, manicuring, facials, hair coloring, scalp treatment reconditioning, hair cutting, thermal pressing and curling). This course may not be repeated for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MT           07:30AM-09:55AM   LEC   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     19862
MT           02:30PM-04:55PM   LEC   N.Olivarez           SCC MAIN COS 105     23970
On-Campus

COSM 121    Intermediate Certificate Course - Laboratory    10 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 110 and 111 with grades of "C" or better, but students must take and pass COSM 100 with a grade of "C" or better and not exceed 500 hours when transferring from any cosmetology school.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 120.
Hours: 540 hours LAB
Description: This course provides instruction in technical knowledge which relates to intermediate and advanced levels in all phases of cosmetology (anatomy, hair styling, cold waving, manicuring, facials, hair coloring, scalp treatment reconditioning, hair cutting, thermal pressing and curling). This course may not be repeated for credit.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     19864
WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   M.Handy              SCC MAIN COS 105     19864
On-Campus

WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   L.Mumin              SCC MAIN COS 105     19864
On-Campus

WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   V.Rendon             SCC MAIN COS 105     19864
On-Campus

WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   L.Ruiz               SCC MAIN COS 105     19864
On-Campus

WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   V.Phan               SCC MAIN COS 105     19864
On-Campus

MT           05:05PM-10:35PM   LAB   N.Olivarez           SCC MAIN COS 105     23971
WThF         02:30PM-10:35PM   LAB   N.Olivarez           SCC MAIN COS 105     23971
On-Campus

COSM 130    Advanced-Certificate Course - Theory    5 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 120 and 121 with grades of "C" or better. Five hundred hours from an accredited school of Cosmetology and successful completion of a practical and written entrance examination process will be considered the equivalent of COSM 120 and 121, but students must take and pass COSM 100 if transferring from any cosmetology school.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 131.
Hours: 90 hours LEC
Description: This course encompasses all areas of the theoretical portion of cosmetology which directly relates to the Board 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 the professionalism, salon management, the Cosmetology Act, and State Board rules and regulations. Transfer students must schedule the entry assessment for placement with the Cosmetology staff.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MT           07:30AM-09:55AM   LEC   R.Tambert            SCC MAIN COS 105     19865
On-Campus

COSM 131    Advanced-Certificate Course - Laboratory    10 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 120 and 121 with grades of "C" or better, but students must take and pass COSM 100 with a grade of "C" or better and not exceed 500 hours when transferring from any cosmetology school.
Corequisite: Concurrent enrollment in COSM 130.
Hours: 540 hours LAB
Description: This course encompasses all areas of the practical portion of cosmetology which directly relates to the Board 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 State Board rules and regulations.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MT           10:05AM-03:35PM   LAB   R.Tambert            SCC MAIN COS 105     19872
WThF         07:30AM-03:35PM   LAB   R.Tambert            SCC MAIN COS 105     19872
On-Campus

COSM 140    Supplemental Training    1-5 Units

Prerequisite: COSM 131 with a grade of "C" or better.
Hours: 270 hours LAB
Description: The course provides training in current trends in hair styling, advanced hair coloring, and cold waving. It also satisfies the requirements for out-of-state candidates who apply for a California Cosmetology license.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
TBA          TBA               LAB   TBA                   TBA TBA             19874
On-Campus

COSM 150    Art and Science of Nail Technology    16 Units

Prerequisite: Completion of 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. At the end of the course, the student will have learned the Art and Science of Nail Technology. The theoretical and operational requirements will enable them to pass the California 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), airbrushing, nail art and design, and nail salon business.

Schedule: Full Term, Jan 19-May 21
MTWThF       08:00AM-10:20AM   LEC   M.Bonawitz           SCC MAIN COS 103     19894
MTWThF       11:30AM-02:35PM   LAB   M.Bonawitz           SCC MAIN COS 103     
COSM 100 is only offered during the Summer Session.
On-Campus