Cosmetology Technology

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE

The two-year cosmetology technology curriculum is designed to prepare the student for the Illinois State Licensing Examination and to provide knowledge and skills needed by the graduate who plans to own and operate or manage a salon.

 

Patsy Shelby                           618 634-3255

patsys@shawneecc.edu

Phyllis Sander, Chairperson   618 634-3334

phylliss@shawneecc.edu

 

Courses                                                    Credit Hours

COS 120 Cosmetology Theory                           3

COS 123 Cosmetology Lab                                9

First Semester Total Hours                               12

 

COS 121 Cosmetology Theory II                         3

COS 124 Cosmetology Lab II                              9

Second Semester Total Hours                             12

 

COS 122 Cosmetology Theory III                         3

COS 125 Cosmetology Lab III                              9

Third Semester Total Hours                                12

 

BIO 212 Anatomy & Physiology                            3

COS 230 Advanced Cosmetology                         3

ENG 111 English Composition                               3

or ENG 124 Technical Communications I            3

MAT 110 General Education                                  4

or MAT 121 Technical Math                               3

or MAT 210 Elementary Statistics                       3

Fourth Semester Total Hours                             13/12

 

BUS 124 Bookkeeping                                            3

BUS 128 Introduction to Management                     3

PSY 211 Introduction to Psychology                       3

or PSY 224 Practical Psychology                        3

SPC 111 Speech                                                    3

Fifth Semester Total Hours                                  12

 

 

COS 120 Cosmetology Theory

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.

 

COS 121 Cosmetology Theory II

This course will include the theory of electricity and light therapy, chemistry as applied to cosmetology, chemistry of cosmetics, anatomy, histology and physiology. 

 

COS 122 Cosmetology Theory III

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. 

 

COS 123 Cosmetology Lab

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. 

 

COS 124 Cosmetology Lab II

This course  presents 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. 

 

COS 125 Cosmetology Lab III

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. 

 

COS 230 Advanced Cosmetology

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.