Cosmetology

(3½ Semesters and/or ½ Session)

Program Coordinator and Advanced Instructor: Fitch
Advanced Instructors:  Jackson, Wilde
Instructor: Fuger

Faculty Information   
Program Introduction   
   Program Options   

Courses   

Two certificates are available.  The program also offers Cosmetology Instructor training to industry professionals, which provides them with the educational prerequisites for state licensure as instructors in cosmetology and nail technology.

This program will provide students with the skills and knowledge to perform a variety of beauty services which cover all phases of the beauty culture such as manicuring, shampooing, hair styling, make-up application, temporary and permanent hair waving, hair straightening, bleaching and tinting, and various skin and scalp treatments. Graduate Cosmetologists will also have strong human relations skills and the ability to communicate with people.

For a Program Information Packet, use this link, which leads to descriptions of each program in general, course descriptions, lists of course sequences, and the cost of books, tools, uniforms, fees, and other expenses.  The URL is  http://www.isu.edu/ctech/programs.shtml    

This program requires students to achieve certain grades in order to advance each semester. Specific information is available in the program's student handbook.  All courses in the Cosmetology program require a letter grade of "C" or better in order to progress in the program and to graduate. A grade of "C" or better, in each course taken, is a prerequisite to continue to the next semester.

Post-Secondary Technical Certificate in Nail Technology

(½ Semester—Summer Only)

Required Courses:

Successful completion is required to be eligible to take the State Board Examination.

COSM 0150        Principles and Practices 
                  of Nail Technology                 11 cr
                                              TOTAL: 11 cr

Technical Certificate in Cosmetology

(3½ Semesters)

Required Courses:

Successful completion of the 56 credits and 2000 or more state-required program hours are required to be eligible to take the State Board Examination.

COSM 0116        Introduction Principles and
                  Practices of Cosmetology             8 cr
COSM 0117        Beginning Principles and      
                  Practices of Cosmetology             8 cr
COSM 0126        Fundamental Principles and
                  Practices of Cosmetology I           8 cr
COSM 0127        Fundamental Principles and 
                  Practices of Cosmetology II          8 cr
COSM 0156        Fundamental Principles and
                  Practices of Cosmetology III         2 cr
COSM 0157        Fundamental Principles and 
                  Practices of Cosmetology IV          6 cr
COSM 0236        Advanced Principles and
                  Practices of Cosmetology I           8 cr
COSM 0237        Advanced Principles and
                  Practices of Cosmetology II          8 cr
                                               TOTAL: 56 cr

COSM Courses

COSM 0116 Introduction to Principles and Practices of Cosmetology 8 credits. Fundamentals of hair chemistry and biology; introduction to basic permanent waving chemistry, hair cutting, and hair styling.  Classroom and lab are integrated. COREQ: COSM 0117 F, S

COSM 0117 Beginning Principles and Practices of Cosmetology 8 credits. Continuation of basic fundamentals of hair design, hair chemistry and biology, and interpersonal skills. Classroom and lab are integrated. COREQ:  COSM 0116. F, S

COSM 0126 Fundamental Principles and Practices of Cosmetology I 8 credits. Combination of classroom, lab, and live work on the clinic floor dealing with customer needs and practical applications. PREREQ: COSM 0116. COREQ: COSM 0127. F, S

COSM 0127 Fundamental Principles and Practices of Cosmetology II 8 credits. In a combination of lab, live work, and classroom work,  students will perform services on clientele, learn retail, customer relations, scheduling appointments, and dispensary duties pertaining to all phases of cosmetology. PREREQ: COSM 0117. COREQ:  COSM 0126. F, S

COSM 0150 Principles and Practices of Nail Technology 11 credits. Nail care and design methods including manicuring, pedicuring, sculpted nail application, nail care, chemistry, biological concepts, anatomy and physiology of nails, and safety standards and procedures. Su

COSM 0156 Fundamental Principles and Practices of Cosmetology III 2 credits. Continuation of concepts and practices in cosmetology, using a combination of classroom, lab, and live work on the clinic floor dealing with customer needs and practical applications. PREREQ: COSM 0116. COREQ: COSM 0157.  Su

COSM 0157 Fundamental Principles and Practices of Cosmetology IV 6 credits.  Continuation of the concepts and practices in cosmetology, using a combination of classroom, lab, and live work on the clinic floor dealing with customer needs and practical applications. PREREQ: COSM 0117.  COREQ: COSM 0156.  Su

COSM 0236 Advanced Principles and Practices of Cosmetology I 8 credits.  Advanced techniques and concepts of cosmetology, including salon development, the salon business, and state laws and regulations. PREREQ: COSM 0156. COREQ: COSM 0237. F, S

COSM 0237 Advanced Principles and Practices of Cosmetology II 8 credits. State board preparation and advanced techniques and concepts of cosmetology. PREREQ: COSM 0157. COREQ: COSM 0236. F, S

COSM 0238 Cosmetology Instructor Training 14 credits.  Candidates assume instructional and management responsibilities in supervised settings, including lesson planning, audio visual aid preparation, theory instruction, practical demonstration, testing and evaluation, and clinic floor supervision.  PREREQ:  Current license as a cosmetologist or nail technologist; twelve credit hours of general education from Goals 1, 2, and 12; two years of  work experience as a licensed cosmetologist; and permission of program coordinator. Graded S/U.  D

COSM 0279 Seminar 1-16 credits. This course is designed as a review for re-examination and/or refresher course for cosmetologists from Idaho or other states in preparation for the Idaho State Board of Cosmetology Examination. Graded S/U. S

COSM 0296 Independent Study 1-8 credits. Addresses specific learning needs of individuals for the enhancement of knowledge and skills within the program area under the guidance of an instructor.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of the instructor.  D

COSM 0298 Special Topics 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of industry, enabling students to upgrade technical skills that are not included in the current program curriculum.  May be repeated.  Graded S/U, or may be letter-graded.  PREREQ: Permission of instructor. D

IDAHO STATE UNIVERSITY Academic Information  Contact: webmaster@isu.edu Revised: March 2012