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Course Syllabus

COSB 2305 Advanced Cosmetology Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Services Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 6; Lecture: 0; Lab: 18
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 270
  • Prerequisites: COSB 1000, COSB 1005, COSB 1015, COSB 1100, COSB 1200, COSB 1205, COSB 1215; and COSB 2300, COSB 2315, COSB 2505 (these three can be taken concurrently).
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Fall 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 10
  • Maximum Class Size: 15

Course Description

In this course, students learn highly marketable skills in preparing for licensure and working in the profession of cosmetology. Students are challenged to serve in the community, to achieve senior student status, and to become mentors to their fellow peers. This course provides in-depth practical experience in learning and achieving advanced techniques in all areas essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber. Students perform services in a salon setting. This course has a service learning component. This course requires a nonrefundable lab fee for the rental of a state board testing kit.

Justification

Lab instruction and practice are an integral part of this program. Students taking this course will be involved in performing advanced technical services in the salon. (second year morning lab)

The course content will prepare the student to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Licensure Examination (NIC test). This is a requirement for licensure through the Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing of Utah.

Student Learning Outcomes

  1. Students will perform the principles and practices related to cosmetology/barbering skills; i.e., general hair care, styling, haircutting, straight razor shaving, hair extensions, chemical texture services, haircoloring, skin and nail care services and other material essential to becoming a successful cosmetologist/barber.
  2. Students will maintain a clean work environment and follow the proper procedures for safety and infection control. Students will recognize potential safety hazards and implement accepted methods to mitigate those hazards.
  3. Students will be able to evaluate and communicate client needs, determine the action needed, maintain client records, and use professional ethics relevant to the salon business.
  4. Students will exhibit professionalism as they complete and present their Fashion Fusion Project.
  5. Students will be able to serve in the community as they provide services (i.e.; to the elderly in local care centers, involvement in club activities, and teaching hygiene classes to youth groups).

Course Content

Course objectives will be accomplished by providing students with learning experiences in the following subject areas: -maintaining a clean working environment-hair and scalp analysis and electrotherapy treatments -haircutting techniques using clippers, razor and shears -chemical texture advanced wrapping techniques -hair color and bleach applications -hairstyling, including thermal, roller sets and braiding-wig care, hair extensions and hairpiece care-straight razor shaving, beard and mustache trimming-facials, and removal of unwanted hair using wax and tweeze -manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail applications -men specific manicures, pedicures and facials-first aid techniques for cuts, burns, and other emergencies-communication skills, appointment booking, phone skills-community involvement, services at local care centers