Citrus College Catalog 2009-2010 (ver. 10/22

cal experience in the following areas:
anatomy and physiology of the face and
neck, diseases and disorders of the skin,
chemistry of skin care products, electricity
and electrical modalities for facials and
skin care, light therapy for skin care, and
facial treatments including packs and
masks. 45 lecture hours, 117 lab hours.
COS 164
Advanced Facial Treatment, Skin
Care, and Make-up
4.5 Units
Prerequisite: COS 163 with min.
grade of C.
A continuation of the science and theory
of professional skin care, make-up techniques,
and procedures introduced in COS
163. Lectures, demonstrations, and practical
experience in the following areas: hair
removal by waxing and tweezing; daytime,
evening, and corrective make-up. 45 lecture
hours, 117 lab hours.
COS 165
Esthetician I
10 Units
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
An introductory course of skin care treatments,
hair removal, make-up, application,
anatomy and physiology. Disease and
disorders of the skin, cosmetic chemistry,
electrical current and modalities for skin
care and disinfecting. There is a materials
fee associated with the class. Part one of
a two-part course. This course may be
taken one time. 90 lecture hours, 270 lab
hours.
COS 166
Esthetician II
10 Units
Prerequisite: COS 165 with min.
grade of C.
This course completes the two-part esthetician
program. It includes advanced
and customized facial treatments, makeup
artistry, color coordination, color coordination,
and product knowledge. 90
lecture hours, 270 lab hours.
COS 167
Cosmetology Licensure Preparation
2 Units
Prerequisite: Minimum 1000 course
hours earned or valid cosmetology license
from another state.
This class will prepare the student to successfully
complete the California State Test
of Cosmetology. Emphasis on test techniques
and preparation for state standards
of all required procedures, consumer
safety, and sanitary practice. This course
may be taken two times. 36 lecture hours,
36 lab hours.
COS 170
Advanced Contemporary Techniques
for Ethnic Hair Care
3 Units
Strongly recommended: Cosmetology
License.
This course focuses on advanced principles
and practices of the care and styling
of ethnic hair. Emphasis on thermal texturizing,
product knowledge use and evaluation,
haircutting, chemical reconstruction,
and hair coloring. Offered for Grade or
P/NP grading only. 36 lecture hours, 18
lab hours.
COS 171
Salon Readiness
2 Units
Strongly recommended: 1400 State
Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
hours.
Advanced class to instruct new graduates
salon techniques and to update licensed
cosmetologists returning to the industry.
Emphasis on new methods of cutting,
styling, color, and perms. This course may
be taken two times. 36 lecture hours, 36
lab hours.
COS 176
Professional Skin Care - Phase I
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: Completion of the Cosmetology
or Esthetician program.
This is an advanced course in current skin
care procedures for the licensed cosmetologist
and esthetician. Topics of study include:
skin analysis, cosmetic chemistry,
advanced makeup, body waxing techniques
and salon management. Offered
for Credit/No Credit Only. 54 lecture
hours, 18 lab hours.
COS 177
Advanced Professional Skin Care II
3 Units Grade or P/NP
Prerequisite: COS 176.
An advanced course for the licensed Cosmetologist
and Esthetician. The course focuses
on current equipment and the
continuous techniques and products used
in the skin care industry, also, on in depth
studies in skin analysis, corrective treatments,
electrical modalities, current and
cosmeceuticals. This course may be taken
one time. 54 lecture hours, 18 lab hours.
COS 180
Advanced Haircutting
1 Unit
Prerequisite: Completion of the Cosmetology
program or its equivalent.
The advanced haircutting class is designed
to introduce new methods and continually
changing techniques in style-cutting to the
experienced, professional cosmetologist
and barber. There will be an emphasis on
clipper-cutting and razor-cutting. 27 lecture
hours, 9 lab hours.
COS 274
Cosmetology Advanced Hair Styling
Workshop
2 Units
Prerequisite: Completion of the Cosmetology
program or its equivalent.
An advanced class designed to introduce
new methods and continually changing
techniques to the experienced, professional
cosmetologist. 36 lecture hours, 36
lab hours.
COS 280
Cosmetology Teacher Training-Delivery
Skills
8 Units
Prerequisite: Must have completed
1600 hours of cosmetology course
work.
This course is designed for licensed cosmetologists
who want to become cosmetology
instructors. It will introduce
principles of learning, effective teaching
methods and techniques, classroom management,
and organizational skills. Emphasis
is placed on planning, presenting,
and evaluating lessons in both the classroom
and clinic/laboratory setting. 72 lecture
hours, 234 lab hours.
COS 281
Cosmetology Teacher Training-
Planning and Preparation
8 Units
Prerequisite: COS 280 with min.
grade of C.
This course is designed for licensed cosmetologists
who want to become cosmetology
instructors. It will continue
principles of learning, effective teaching
methods, techniques and organizational
skills. It will introduce lesson presentation,
classroom management and use of technology
for curriculum delivery. Emphasis is
placed on classroom delivery and evaluation
of student performance. 72 lecture
hours, 234 lab hours.
Counseling
(Counseling Department)
Career Education includes courses designed
for students who wish to explore
in-depth their aptitudes, work experience,
and decision-making skills. Career options,
job trends, career goals and alternatives
are studied in terms of the student’s educational
and vocational needs, special abilities,
and previous training.
Career Education Courses
COUN 142
Careers In Teaching
1 Unit Grade or P/NP
Strongly recommended: READ 099 if
required by reading placement exam
or if required by reading level.
This is an exploratory course designed for
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