Acting Program Coordinator and Instructor: Haddenham
Instructors: Branson, Fulton, Smith

Also see Marketing and Management (Business Technology option) for the Associate of Applied Science degree.

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	16 cr
COSM 116	Introduction Principles of Cosmetology	8 cr
COSM 117	Beginning Principles and Practice of Cosmetology	8 cr
COSM 126	Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology	8 cr
COSM 127	Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology	8 cr
COSM 156	Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology III	2 cr
COSM 157	Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology IV	6 cr
COSM 236	Advanced Principles and Practice of Cosmetology I	8 cr
COSM 237	Advanced Principles and Practice of Cosmetology II	8 cr
		TOTAL: 72 cr

 

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 150	Principles and Practice of Nail Technology	8 cr
		TOTAL: 8 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 (variable) 1-16 credits. The basic mathematical skills of fractions, decimals, percents, proportions are reviewed. Also, for technical fields, beginning algebra through the application of the quadratic equation is studied. An experiment-based science class that emphasizes development and application of equations and problem-solving techniques is taught. Communication skills, critical thinking and basic technical writing are stressed.

COSM 116 Introduction to Principles of Cosmetology 8 credits. This course is designed to provide the student with basic knowledge of the fundamentals of hair chemistry and biologies with an introduction to basic permanent waving chemistry, hair cutting and hair styling. The student will perform and demonstrate application of the basic principles of the physical application on a mannequin. Interpersonal skills, professional and personal development, the dynamics of people skill within the salon industry will be introduced. This course requires critical thinking, writing and verbal communication skills pertaining to the field of cosmetology. Role playing and mock situations will be utilized. Classroom and lab will integrated.

COSM 116 Introduction to Principles and Practice of Cosmetology 8 credits. This course is designed to provide the student with basic Permanent waving chemistry, hair cutting, and hair styling. The student will perform and demonstrate application of the basic principles on a mannequin. Interpersonal skills, professional and personal development, the dynamics of people skill within the salon industry will be introduced. This course requires critical thinking, writing and verbal communication skills pertaining to the field of cosmetology. Role-playing and mock situations will be utilized. Classroom and lab will be integrated.

COSM 117 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, hair chemistry and biology, and interpersonal skills. Classroom and lab will be integrated. PREREQ: COSM 116

COSM 126 Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology I 8 credits. Continuation of concepts and practices taught in COSM 117. This course is a combination of classroom, lab and live work on the clinic floor dealing with customers needs and practical application therein. PREREQ: COSM 117

COSM 127 Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology II 8 credits. Continuation of COSM 126. This course is a combination of lab, live work, and classroom work. The students will perform services on clientele, learn retail, customer relation, scheduling appointments, and dispensary duties pertaining to all phases of cosmetology. PREREQ: COSM 126.

COSM 150 Principle and Practice of Nail Technology 8 credits. This course is designed to prepare students for the State Board Examination for Nail Technology Certification. This course will explore all types of recognized nail care and design methods including manicuring, pedicuring, sculted nail application, nail care, chemistry, biological concepts, anatomy and physiology of nails, and safety standards and procedures.

COSM 156 Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology III 2 credits. Continuation of COSM 127. PREREQ: COSM 127.

COSM 157 Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology IV 6 credits. Continuation of COSM 156. PREREQ: COSM 156.

COSM 236 Advanced Principles and Practices of Cosmetology I 8 credits. Continuation of COSM 157. Study of advances techniques and concepts of cosmetology, including salon development, the salon business, and state laws and regulations. PREREQ: COSM 157.

COSM 237 Fundamental Principles and Practice of Cosmetology II 8 credits. Continuation of COSM 236. State board preparation and advanced techniques and concepts of cosmetology. PREREQ: COSM 236.

COSM 279 Seminar 1-16 credits (variable). 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 Examination.

COSM 299 Special Topics (variable) 1-8 credits. This course is designed to meet the specific needs of individuals. It will enable the students to upgrade their technical skills through part-time or full-time enrollment in units of instruction that are currently available through the program's full-time pre-employment program. Teacher training is available for those individuals preparing to take the State Board Instructors Examination. Permission from the cosmetology program coordinator is required.

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