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Course Syllabus

COSB 2519 Advanced Cosmetology/Barbering Lab

  • Division: Business and Applied Tech
  • Department: Services Technology
  • Credit/Time Requirement: Credit: 3; Lecture: 0; Lab: 9
  • Clock/Hour Requirements: 135
  • Repeatable: Yes. 6 times
  • Prerequisites: Upon instructor's approval.
  • Corequisites: N/A
  • Semesters Offered: TBA
  • Semester Approved: Spring 2021
  • Five-Year Review Semester: Summer 2026
  • End Semester: Fall 2026
  • Optimum Class Size: 8
  • Maximum Class Size: 12

Course Description

This repeatable course covers practical experience in all areas of cosmetology/barbering services. Students perform services in a salon setting as they work to complete the 1600 clock time hours needed to fulfill licensure requirements.

Justification

Lab instruction and practice are an integral part of this program. This is a repeatable lab class to help students meet the required lab hours. The course content will help prepare students to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Licensure Examination (NIC test), a requirement for licensure.

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.

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