Cosmetology/Barbering (COSB)
COSB 1015 — Basic Barbering Lab
Credits: 4
Lab hours: 12
This course covers practical experience in the area of shampooing and scalp treatments, manicures and facials, all types of men's haircuts, hair and beard design, care and styling of hairpieces, and straight razor shaving with an emphasis on all barber specific services. Lab instruction and practice are an integral part of this program.
COSB 1100 — Basic Barbering Theory
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
This course presents barbering theory for the following subjects: history of barbering, barber implements, tools and equipment, shaving and facial design, men's styling, and haircutting.
COSB 1200 — Cosmetology/Barbering Sciences and Procedures
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
This course presents cosmetology/barbering theory for the following subjects: history of cosmetology, infection control, general anatomy and physiology, skin structure and growth, nail structure and growth, properties of hair and scalp, basics of chemistry, and an introduction to the State Laws of Cosmetology/Barbering.
COSB 1205 — Intermediate Cosmetology Lab
Credits: 3
Lab hours: 9
This course offers hands-on experience in manicuring, pedicuring, massage, facials, facial makeup, removal of unwanted hair by tweezing and waxing, hair extension application, shampooing, draping, finger waving, roller sets, thermal curling, braiding, haircoloring, hair lightening, chemical texture services, care of wigs, and haircutting. This course may be repeated for credit.
COSB 1206 — Intermed Cosmetology Lab II
Credits: 3
Lab hours: 9
This course offers hands-on experience in manicuring, pedicuring, massage, facials, facial makeup, removal of unwanted hair by tweezing and waxing, hair extension application, shampooing, draping, finger waving, roller sets, thermal curling, braiding, haircoloring, hair lightening, chemical texture services, care of wigs, and haircutting. This course may be repeated once for credit.
COSB 1215 — Intermediate Barbering Lab
Credits: 2
Lab hours: 6
This lab course provides practical experience in the salon lab with general hair care, draping, shampooing, scalp treatment, men specific manicuring, pedicuring, facials, haircutting, straight razor shaving, beard, and mustache trimming. A student will also gain lab experience in chemical texture services, esthetic procedures and make-up application, braiding, hair extension applications, hairstyling including, finger waving, roller sets and thermal curling, haircoloring, and hair lightening. This course requires a nonrefundable lab fee and may be repeated once for credit.
COSB 1216 — Intermediate Barbering Lab II
Credits: 2
Lab hours: 6
This lab course provides practical experience in the salon lab with general hair care, draping, shampooing, scalp treatment, men specific manicuring, pedicuring, facials, haircutting, straight razor shaving, beard, and mustache trimming. A student will also gain lab experience in chemical texture services, esthetic procedures and make-up application, braiding, hair extension applications, hairstyling including, finger waving, roller sets and thermal curling, haircoloring, and hair lightening. This course requires a nonrefundable lab fee and may be repeated once for credit.
COSB 1519 — Cosmetology/Barbering Lab
Credits: 1
Lab hours: 3
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.
COSB 1910 — Professional Development I
Credits: 1
Lecture hours: 1
This course is designed to prepare the student for the job market, learning skills in time management, goal setting, ethics, and professional dress. The importance of working and communicating with others, healthy habits, and a positive attitude are discussed.
COSB 1920 — Professional Development II
Credits: 1
Lecture hours: 1
This course in conjunction with COSB 1910 will prepare the student for the job market. Students will be made aware of employment opportunities and will learn skills in, public speaking, job application, employment portfolios, mentoring focus, money management, and leadership.
COSB 2300 — Principles of Cosmetology/Barb
Credits: 3
Lecture hours: 3
This theory course covers in-depth the disciplines and principles of the following subjects; Barbering history and opportunities, straight razor shaving and haircutting techniques, basics of electricity, electrotherapy, and light therapy, principles of make-up, hair design, braiding, hair extensions, and the care of wigs, all aspects of haircoloring, skin and nail diseases and disorders, safety, and infection control.
COSB 2305 — Advanced Cosmetology Lab
Credits: 6
Lab hours: 18
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.
COSB 2315 — Advanced Barbering Lab
Credits: 4
Lab hours: 12
Barbering is an exciting component in the Cosmetology/Barbering program. Imagine days from the old west, where a gentlemen could get a straight razor shave. This is just one of the services a student will learn in this lab course. 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.
COSB 2505 — Cosmetology/Barbering Capstone
Credits: 2
Lab hours: 6
This capstone course allows students to complete the last 1-100 hours of the 1600 clock hours mandated by the State of Utah. During this course, students perform advanced procedures and prepare to take the National Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology Licensure Examination (NIC test) and apply for licensure.
COSB 2519 — Advanced Cosmetology/Barbering Lab
Credits: 3
Lab hours: 9
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.