Cape Fear Community College

 

COSMETOLOGY: Course Descriptions

 

COS 111 - Cosmetology Concepts I
This course introduces basic cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, first aid, sanitation, bacteriology, anatomy, diseases and disorders, hygiene, product knowledge, chemistry, ethics, manicures, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 4, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 4.
  • Corequisite: COM 112.

 

COS 112 - Salon I
This course introduces basic salon services. Topics include scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, permanent waving, pressing, relaxing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate salon services.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 24.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 8.
  • Corequisite: COM 111.

 

COS 113 - Cosmetology Concepts II
This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, chemistry, manicuring, chemical restructuring, and hair coloring. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 4, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 4.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112.
  • Corequisite: COM 114.

 

COS 114 - Salon II
This course provides experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include basic skin care, manicuring, nail application, scalp treatments, shampooing, rinsing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, wigs, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 24.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 8.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112.
  • Corequisite: COM 113.

 

COS 115 - Cosmetology Concepts III
This course covers more comprehensive cosmetology concepts. Topics include safety, product knowledge, salon management, salesmanship, skin care, electricity/light therapy, wigs, thermal hair styling, lash and brow tinting, superfluous hair removal, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently apply these cosmetology concepts in the salon setting.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 4, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 4.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112.
  • Corequisite: COM 116.

 

COS 116 - Salon III
This course provides comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on intermediate-level of skin care, manicuring, scalp treatments, shampooing, hair color, design, haircutting, chemical restructuring, pressing, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate these salon services.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 12.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 4.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112.
  • Corequisite: COM 115.

 

COS 117 - Cosmetology Concepts IV
This course covers advanced cosmetology concepts. Topics include chemistry and hair structure, advanced cutting and design, and an overview of all cosmetology concepts in preparation for the licensing examination. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of these cosmetology concepts and meet program completion requirements.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisites: COS 115 or COS 113.
  • Corequisite: COM 118.

 

COS 118 - Salon IV
This course provides advanced experience in a simulated salon setting. Emphasis is placed on efficient and competent delivery of all salon services in preparation for the licensing examination and employment. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology Licensing Examination and meet entry-level employment requirements.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 21.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 7.
  • Prerequisites: COS 114 or COS 116.
  • Corequisite: COM 117.

 

COS 119 - Esthetics Concepts I
This course covers the concepts of esthetics. Topics include orientation, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, sterilization, first aid, chemistry, basic dermatology, and professional ethics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts of esthetics and meet course requirements.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisites: or CPT 57 or 470 SAT on Reading) or a grade of "C" or better in ENG 085 or RED 080).

 

COS 120 - Esthetics Salon I
This course covers the techniques of esthetics in a comprehensive experience in a simulated salon setting. Topics include client consultation, facials, body treatments, hair removal, make-up applications, and color analysis. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently demonstrate esthetic services on clients in a salon setting.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 18.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisites: None.

 

COS 121 - Manicure/Nail Technology I
This course covers techniques of nail technology, hand and arm massage, and recognition of nail diseases and disorders. Topics include OSHA/safety, sanitation, bacteriology, product knowledge, salesmanship, manicures, artificial applications, pedicures, massage, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to safely and competently perform nail care, including manicures, pedicures, massage, decorating, and artificial applications in a salon setting.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 4, Lab 6.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisites: None.

 

COS 122 - Manicure/Nail Technology II
This course covers advanced techniques of nail technology and hand and arm massage. Topics include OSHA/safety, product knowledge, customer service, salesmanship, artificial applications, nail art, and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence necessary for the licensing examination, including advanced nail care, artificial enhancements, and decorations.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 4, Lab 6.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisites: COS 121.

 

COS 125 - Esthetics Concepts II
This course covers more comprehensive esthetics concepts. Topics include nutrition, business management, makeup, and color analysis. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate an understanding of the advanced esthetics concepts and meet course requirements.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 2, Lab 0.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisites: COS 119 and COS 120
  • Corequisites: COS 126.

 

COS 126 - Esthetics Salon II
This course provides experience in a simulated esthetics setting. Topics include machine facials, aromatherapy, massage therapy, electricity, and apparatus. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate competence in program requirements and the areas covered on the Cosmetology licensing examination for Estheticians.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 0, Lab 18.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 6.
  • Prerequisites: COS 119 and COS 120
  • Corequisite: COS 125

 

COS 240 Contemporary Design
This course covers methods and techniques for contemporary designs. Emphasis is placed on contemporary designs and other related topics. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate and apply techniques associated with contemporary design.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 1, Lab 3.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 2.
  • Prerequisites: COS 111 and COS 112
  • Corequisites: None

 

COS 253 Esthetics Ins. Concepts I
This course introduces esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include orientation, theories of education, unit planning, daily lesson plans, laboratory management, student assessment in a laboratory setting. Upon completion, students should be able to demonstrate esthetic services and instruct and objectively assess student performance in a classroom setting.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 6, Lab 15.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 11.
  • Prerequisites: Valid NC Cosmetology or Esthetition License
  • Corequisites: None

 

COS 254 Esthetic Ins. Concepts II
This course covers advanced esthetic instructional concepts and skills. Topics include practical demonstrations, lesson planning, lecture techniques, development and administration of assessment tools, record keeping and other related topics. Upon completion,students should be able to demonostrate competencies in the areas covered by the Esthetics Instructor Licensing Examination and meet program requirements.
  • Course Hours Per Week: Class 6, Lab 15.
  • Semester Hours Credit: 11.
  • Prerequisites: COS 253
  • Corequisites: None