A "T" located
to the left of the available semester indicates transfer to Murray State University,
Southeast Missouri State University, and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
as per articulation agreements. These courses will also transfer to most public
four-year institutions in the state of Illinois.
COS 120 COSMETOLOGY THEORY I
Fall/Spring
This course is a study and practice of
professional ethics, personal hygiene, grooming, visual poise, personality
development, bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation, the skin, scalp,
tricology, nails, and disorders of the skin and scalp.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Reading
level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.
COS 121 COSMETOLOGY THEORY II
Fall/Spring
This course will include the theory of
electricity and light therapy, chemistry as applied to cosmetology, chemistry
of cosmetics, anatomy, histology and physiology.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Cosmetology Theory I-COS 120 and reading
level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.
COS 122 COSMETOLOGY THEORY III
Fall/Spring/Summer
This course will include the mathematics of
cosmetology, a study of the practical application of salon management, Illinois
Law as defined by the Illinois Department of Rules and Regulations and a review
of the entire curriculum in preparation for the Illinois State Board
Examination.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Cosmetology Theory II-COS 121 and reading
level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.
COS 123 COSMETOLOGY LABORATORY I
Fall/Spring/Summer
There will be demonstrations and lectures by
the instructor with the students participating in the following: shampooing and rinsing, scalp treatments,
hair shaping, roller placement, pin curls, hairstyling, permanent waving, hair
straightening, hair coloring (all
types), manicuring, facial massage, facial make-up, eyebrow arching,
superfluous hair removal, hair pressing, thermal waving, wig care and
styling. Students will perform these
duties on each other until 160 clock hours have been obtained. Then they will be allowed
to work with patrons.
Credit:
9 hours - Twenty-seven lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Reading
level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.
COS 124 COSMETOLOGY LABORATORY II
Fall/Spring/Summer
This course will present a review of the skills
taught in Cosmetology Laboratory I - COS
123 with lectures and demonstrations by the
instructors. Also covered will be
balance and design for hair styling, trend hair styling, fashion
trend make-up (daytime and evening). The
student will perform these services on each other, mannequins and patrons of
the school.
Credit:
9 hours - Twenty-seven lab hours per week
Prerequisite(s): Cosmetology Laboratory I-COS 123 and reading
level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.
COS 125 COSMETOLOGY LABORATORY
III
Fall/Spring/Summer
A complete review of Cosmetology Theory
III-COS 122 and Cosmetology Laboratory I-COS 123 in preparation for the State
Board Examination will be presented in this course. Also included will be demonstrations by instructors,
public clinics conducted by students, and sanitation duties performed by
students in accordance with the Department of Registration and Education, State
of Illinois.
Credit:
9 hours - Twenty-seven lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Cosmetology Laboratory-COS 124 and reading
level at College Prep Reading II-ENG 042 or higher.
COS 127 COSMETOLOGY PRACTICUM
Summer
This course is designed to be an extended
salon experience which is supplemental, off-campus, on-the-job training for
qualified students.
Credit:
2 hours – Ten lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Cosmetology Theory I-COS 120, Cosmetology
Theory II, Cosmetology Laboratory I, Cosmetology Laboratory II, and consent of
instructor.
COS 220 COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
TRAINING I
Fall/Spring
This course stresses basic cosmetology
instruction techniques. The student will
observe and assist
with instruction under the direct supervision of a qualified
cosmetology instructor. Both theory and
practical courses will be emphasized.
Credit:
12 hours - Five lecture and thirty-five lab hours per week
Prerequisite(s): Licensed Cosmetologist
COS 221 COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
TRAINING II
Fall/Spring
This course is a continuation of Cosmetology
220. Additional emphasis is placed on
the supervision and instruction in the classroom and laboratory setting. Preparation of lesson plans and actual
classroom instructional presentations by the student will be emphasized. Additional theory instruction in educational
psychology, basic principles of student teaching, and business experience will
be stressed.
Credit:
12 hours - Five lecture and thirty-five lab hours per week
Prerequisite(s): Licensed Cosmetologist
COS 230 ADVANCED COSMETOLOGY
Fall/Spring/Summer
This course is advanced education for licensed
hairdressers. It is designed to give
advanced instruction in all types of
hair styling, more advanced techniques in custom perm waving, variable
techniques in use of hair colors and lighteners, finishing techniques and
product knowledge. Additional
instruction in shop management and motivation will be included.
Credit:
3 hours - Three lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Licensed Cosmetologist or consent of
instructor
COS 231 CONTINUED COSMETOLOGY
EDUCATION
Fall/Spring/Summer
This course is a continuation of education for
licensed hairdressers. It is designed to
give advanced instruction in all
types of hair styling, custom perm waving, use of hair colors and lighteners,
finishing techniques and product knowledge.
Additional instruction in shop management and motivation will be
included.
Credit:
2 hours - Two lecture hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Licensed Cosmetologist or consent of
instructor
COS 232 COSMETOLOGY REFRESHER
COURSE
Fall/Spring/Summer
Designed for the
restoration of an Illinois Cosmetologist license that has expired or has been
classified as inactive status for 5 years or more. Focus is on updating a
variety of cosmetology skills and techniques.
Credit:
4 hours – One lecture and 15 lab hours per week.
Prerequisite(s): Licensed Cosmetologist or consent of
instructor
