Mar 29, 2024  
2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog 
    
2023-2024 Cowley College Academic Catalog

COS5108 COSMETOLOGY IV COURSE PROCEDURE


COS5108 COSMETOLOGY IV

12 Credit Hours

Student Level:

This course is open to students on the college level in either the freshman or the sophomore year.

Catalog Description:

COS5108 - Cosmetology IV (12 hrs)

Instruction consists of 375 clock hours in function of cells, tissues, and primary organs within the human body, and identify the structure, function of 8 major body systems; skills for professional communication, career planning and self-management; best clients and how to attract them and how to deliver a service experience to them that is special; how to make career decisions and set goals that will be productive to their professional success; salon business, resume, and job interviewing skills, taxes and laws pertaining to salons; principles of chemistry that help in marketing of products, make sound decisions about appropriate services while guarding the safety of the client. The student will complete all performance requirements for registration of the examination for Cosmetology license.

Course Classification:

Lecture/Lab Combo

Prerequisites:

Students must complete COS5107 Cosmetology III with a grade of C or above.

Controlling Purpose:

Cosmetology IV is being offered so the student will be able to explain the relationship and function of cells, tissues and primary organs within the human body and identify the structure, function and primary cosmetology significance, where appropriate, of 8 major body systems. The student will develop skills for professional communication, career planning, and self-management. The student will know who the best clients are and how to attract them and how to deliver a service experience to them that is special; and how to make career decisions and set goals that will be productive to their professional success. The student will know how to select a suitable location for a salon and discuss types of leases and ownerships available. The student will be able to describe taxes and laws pertaining to salons, be able to practice good work habits and attitudes to insure job success and apply appropriate “job-getting” skills in order to secure employment. The student will be able to understand the principles of chemistry that help in marketing of products, make sound decisions about appropriate services while guarding the safety of the client. The student will complete all performance requirements for registration of the examination for Cosmetology license.

Learner Outcomes:

Upon completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Unit Outcomes for Criterion Based Evaluation:

The following defines the minimum core content not including the final examination period. Instructors may add other content as time allows.

UNIT 1: Managing The Salon

Outcomes: The student will gain familiarity with the responsibilities of salon ownership.

  • Supervise personal hygiene/dress code
  • Secure necessary licenses
  • Describe types of insurance
  • Resolve client complaints
  • Keep daily sales and salon records
  • Keep daily service/sales records for employees
  • Maintain inventory of salon supplies
  • Organize stock area
  • Maintain equipment or contract for repairs

Projects Required:

Textbook:

Contact Bookstore for current textbook.

Materials/Equipment Required:

  1. 25 Mannequins
  2. Students Basic Kit and Tools
  3. Styling Station and Hydraulic Chair
  4. Shampoo Bowl, Chair, Hair Products (Shampoos, Conditioners and Hair Rinses)
  5. Dryer and Chair
  6. Jupiter 30
  7. Washer and Dryer
  8. Infra Red Lamps
  9. Hair Coloring and Hair Lightening Products
  10. Permanent Waving Products
  11. Black Hair Care Products, Relaxers & Perms
  12. Wet and Dry Sterilizer
  13. Tesla Current
  14. VCR and Monitor
  15. Overhead Projector and Screen
  16. Pneumopatter II
  17. PN8D Nemectron Facial Chair
  18. Magnaderm Facial Unit and Products
  19. Therabath II, Feet and Hand Products
  20. Cirepil  Wax Heater and Wax Products
  21. Magnifier Lamp
  22. Pedicure Bath
  23. Firmator 5 and Products for Facials
  24. Pressing Combs and Heaters
  25. Manicure Table and Chair
  26. Hot Oil Heaters for Manicures
  27. Makeup Cosmetics, Packs, Cleansers
  28. Assorted Permanent Wave Rods

Attendance Policy:

Students should adhere to the attendance policy outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Grading Policy:

The grading policy will be outlined by the instructor in the course syllabus.

Maximum class size:

Based on classroom occupancy

Course Timeframe:

The U.S. Department of Education, Higher Learning Commission and the Kansas Board of Regents define credit hour and have specific regulations that the college must follow when developing, teaching and assessing the educational aspects of the college. A credit hour is an amount of work represented in intended learning outcomes and verified by evidence of student achievement that is an institutionally-established equivalency that reasonably approximates not less than one hour of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-of-class student work for approximately fifteen weeks for one semester hour of credit or an equivalent amount of work over a different amount of time. The number of semester hours of credit allowed for each distance education or blended hybrid courses shall be assigned by the college based on the amount of time needed to achieve the same course outcomes in a purely face-to-face format.

Refer to the following policies:

402.00 Academic Code of Conduct

263.00 Student Appeal of Course Grades

403.00 Student Code of Conduct

Disability Services Program: 

Cowley College, in recognition of state and federal laws, will accommodate a student with a documented disability. If a student has a disability which may impact work in this class which requires accommodations, contact the Disability Services Coordinator.

DISCLAIMER: THIS INFORMATION IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. FOR THE OFFICIAL COURSE PROCEDURE CONTACT ACADEMIC AFFAIRS.