Academic Catalog

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.
Corequisites: COSB 1000, COSB 1005, COSB 1100  
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.
Corequisites: COSB 1000, COSB 1005, COSB 1015  
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.
Prerequisites: (COSB 1000 and (COSB 1100 and (COSB 1005 and (COSB 1015 and (COSB 1205 (may be taken concurrently) and (COSB 1215 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 1215 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 1216 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 1215 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 1216 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 1205 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 1206 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 and COSB 1205 and COSB 1206  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1910 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1200 and COSB 1205 and COSB 1215 and COSB 2305 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 2315 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 and COSB 1205 and COSB 1215 and COSB 2300 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 2315 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 2505 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 and COSB 1205 and COSB 1215 and COSB 2300 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 2305 (may be taken concurrently) and COSB 2505 (may be taken concurrently)  
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.
Prerequisites: COSB 1000 and COSB 1005 and COSB 1015 and COSB 1100 and COSB 1200 and COSB 1201 and COSB 1205 and COSB 1215