Also see Marketing and Management (Business Technology option) for the Associate of Applied Science degree.
Nail Technology Option
(One Session-Summer Only)
The following courses are required for a certificate. Successful
completion of the 16 credits is required to be eligible to take
the State Board Examination.
COSM 100 Technical General Education 8 cr
COSM 150 Principles and Science of
Manicuring 2 cr
COSM 151 Practice and Art of Nail
Design 6 cr
TOTAL: 16 cr
Cosmetology Option
(3 1/2 Semesters)
The following courses are required for a certificate. Successful
completion of the 64 credits is required to be eligible to take
the State Board Examination.
COSM 100 Technical General Education 8 cr
COSM 116 Introduction Principles of
Cosmetology I 8 cr
COSM 127 Beginning Principles and
Practice of Cosmetology II 8 cr
COSM 136 Fundamental Principles of
Cosmetology I 2 cr
COSM 137 Fundamental Practice of
Cosmetology I 6 cr
COSM 146 Fundamental Principles of
Cosmetology II 2 cr
COSM 147 Fundamental Practice of
Cosmetology II 6 cr
COSM 156 Fundamental Principles of
Cosmetology III 2 cr
COSM 157 Fundamental Practice of
Cosmetology III 6 cr
COSM 266 Advanced Principles of
Cosmetology I 2 cr
COSM 267 Advanced Practice of
Cosmetology I 6 cr
COSM 270 Advanced Principles of
Cosmetology II 2 cr
COSM 277 Advanced Practice of
Cosmetology II 3 cr
TOTAL: 56 cr
Courses
Students who demonstrate adequate academic skill to succeed in
the occupational content courses of the program will be given an
"S" grade for COSM 100 and will not be required to attend the
initial session.
COSM 100 Technical General Education 1-8 credits. A review of the mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions, and science. Study of oral and written communications.
COSM 116 Introduction to Principles of Cosmetology I 8 credits. This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the fundamentals of hair chemistry and biologies, introduction to basic permanent waving chemistry, hair cutting and styling. The student will perform and demonstrate application of the basic principles of the physical application on a mannequin. Interpersonal skills, professional development, the dynamics of the salon industry will be introduced. This course requires critical thinking, writing and communication skills pertaining to the field of Cosmetology. Role playing and mock situations will be utilized.
COSM 127 Beginning Principles and Practice of Cosmetology 8 credits. This course builds upon concepts and practices taught in COSM 116. This course will continue with the basic fundamentals of hair design, chemical reformation, and interpersonal skills. Classroom and lab will be utilized interchangeably.
COSM 136 Fundamental Principles of Cosmetology I 2 credits. Builds upon concepts taught in COSM 127. Course will focus on creative concepts in hair color and chemical reformation of the hair. Prereq: COSM 127
COSM 137 Fundamental Practice of Cosmetology I 6 credits. Builds upon practices taught in COSM 127. Lab and live work. Students will perform services on clientele, retailing and building a clientele. Prereq: COSM 127.
COSM 146 Fundamental Principles of Cosmetology II 2 credits. Builds upon concepts taught in COSM 136. Lab and live work. Students will perform services on clientele, retailing, building a clientele, and scheduling appointments, dispensary duties. Prereq: COSM 136.
COSM 147 Fundamental Practice of Cosmetology II 6 credits. Builds upon practices taught in COSM 137. Lab and live work. Students will perform services on clientele, retailing, building a clientele and scheduling appointments, dispensary duties. Prereq: COSM 137.
COSM 156 Fundamental Principles of Cosmetology III 2 credits. Builds upon concepts taught in COSM 146. Prereq: COSM 146.
COSM 157 Fundamental Practice of Cosmetology III 6 credits. Builds upon practices taught in COSM 147. Lab and live work. Students will perform services on clientele, retailing, building a clientele and scheduling appointments, dispensary duties. Prereq: COSM 147.
COSM 266 Advanced Principles of Cosmetology I 2 credits. Builds upon concepts taught in COSM 156. Study of advanced techniques and principles of Cosmetology. Prereq: COSM 156.
COSM 267 Advanced Practice of Cosmetology I 6 credits. Builds upon practices taught in COSM 157. Lab and live work. Students will perform services on clientele, retailing, building a clientele and scheduling appointments, dispensary duties. Prereq: COSM 157.
COSM 270 Advanced Principles of Cosmetology II 2 credits. Builds upon concepts taught in COSM 266. This course will prepare the student for the State Board Exam, salon visitations, salon design and industry contacts.
COSM 277 Advanced Practice of Cosmetology II 6 credits. Builds upon practices taught in COSM 267. Prereq: COSM 267.
COSM 279 Seminar 1-16 credits (variable). Includes review for students preparing for re-examination or as a brush-up course for licensed operators from Idaho and other states in preparation for taking Idaho State Board Examination or learning new techniques.
COSM 299 Special Topics (variable) 1-8 credits. Addresses the specific needs of individuals, enabling students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment curriculum. Permission of the instructor is required.
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