Continuing Education
We currently do not offer continuing education classes in cosmetology.
Cooperative Education
Students will participate in the internship program after completing 1000 hours in cosmetology. There are over 30 salons participating in this program. Students are placed in a salon allowing them to work with professionals and experience the environment of a professional salon. They can complete a maximum Internship of 120 hours.
Course Availability
The Beauty Center has classes in session year-round, and enrolls new students at the beginning of each semester.
Program information, courses, and credit hours are subject to change.
Cosmetologist Credits
COS103 Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I...... 1
COS110 Introduction to Hair Coloring........... 2
COS111 Intermediate: Hair Coloring.............. 2
COS120 Introduction to Hair Cutting............. 2
COS121 Intermediate I: Hair Cutting.............. 2
COS130 Introduction to Hair Styling.............. 2
COS131 Intermediate I: Hair Styling.............. 2
COS140 Introduction to Chemical Texture..... 1
COS141 Intermediate I: Chemical Texture...... 1
COS150 Laws, Rules and Regulations.......... 1
COS160 Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2
COS161 Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 1
COS203 Shampoos/Rinses/Conditioners II.... 1
COS210 Intermediate II: Hair Coloring........... 2
COS211 Advanced Hair Coloring.................. 2
COS220 Intermediate II: Hair Cutting............. 2
COS221 Advanced Hair Cutting.................... 2
COS230 Intermediate II: Hair Styling.............. 2
COS231 Advanced Hair Styling.................... 1
COS240 Intermediate II: Chemical Texture..... 1
COS241 Advanced Chemical Texture............ 1
COS250 Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship 1
COS260 Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2
COS261 Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 1
COS280 Internship....................................... 3
EST110 Introduction to Facials and Skin Care 3
EST111 Intermediate Facials & Skin Care...... 2
EST210 Advanced Massage & Skin Care...... 2
EST211 Facial Make-up................................ 1
EST212 Hair Removal.................................. 3
NAT110 Introduction to Manicures & Pedicures 3
NAT111 Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures. 2
NAT210 Advanced Manicures & Pedicures.... 2
NAT211 Application of Artificial Nails............ 5
Total Credits 63
The Program
The Manicurist program prepares students to care for and beautify nails using approved techniques. Students must meet specified state requirements for completion. Upon successfully completing 20 credit hours, the student is qualified to take the Colorado State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists examination leading to state licensing.
Career Opportunities
Licensed manicurists have the opportunity to become nail salon owners, nail technicians, platform artist, or participate in nail competitions.
Prerequisites
Postsecondary students must have a high school diploma or GED Certificate. All students are required to take the TABES and achieve the minimum required levels.
Continuing Education
We currently do not offer continuing education classes in cosmetology.
Cooperative Education
Students may participate in the internship program after completing 241.5 hours in manicuring. There are over 30 salons participating in this program. Students are placed in a salon allowing them to work with professionals and experience the environment of a professional salon. They can complete a maximum Internship of 31.5 hours.
Course Availability
The Beauty Center has classes in session year-round, and enrolls new students at the beginning of each semester.
Program information, courses, and credit hours are subject to change.
Manicurist Credits
COS150 Laws, Rules and Regulations.......... 1
COS160 Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2
COS161 Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 1
COS250 Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship 1
COS260 Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2
COS261 Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 1
NAT110 Introduction to Manicures & Pedicures 3
NAT111 Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures. 2
NAT210 Advanced Manicures & Pedicures.... 2
NAT211 Application of Artificial Nails............ 5
Total Credits 20
Elective
COS280 Internship....................................... 3
Course Descriptions
COS103 Shampoo/Rinses/Conditioners I 1 Credit
Introduces various types of scalp treatments and shampoos. Enables student to recognize and treat disorders of the hair and scalp. Covers product knowledge and proper massage techniques to help control disorders and to cleanse the hair and scalp. Includes terminology dealing with hair structure, scalp, and hair disorders. Provides training in a lab or classroom setting.
COS110 Introduction to Hair Coloring 2 Credits
Provides theory pertaining to the law of color, theory of color, chemistry of color, product knowledge, and analysis of hair and scalp. Covers basic techniques and procedures for the application of hair coloring.
COS111 Intermediate: Hair Coloring 2 Credits
Focuses on theory and practical application of color products, formulations of color, and level and shades of color. Examines techniques in a specialized class or in a supervised salon setting.
COS120 Introduction to Hair Cutting 2 Credits
Introduction to the theory relevant to patron protection, angles, elevations, and the analysis of hair textures as related to hair cutting. Covers the proper use and care of hair cutting implements. Focuses on basic hair cutting techniques using all cutting implements. Disinfection and sanitation procedures as they relate to hair cutting.
COS121 Intermediate I: Hair Cutting 2 Credits
Focuses on theory related to facial shapes, head and body forms to determine the clients appropriate haircut. Incorporates practical applications of hair cutting techniques in specialized classes or in the supervised salon (clinical setting).
COS130 Introduction to Hair Styling 2 Credits
Combines theory with the practical application of roller placement, shaping, pin curls, finger waves, air forming, iron curling, soft pressing, and hard pressing.
COS131 Intermediate I: Hair Styling 2 Credits
Focuses on the accepted methods of styling hair, air forming, roller sets, finger waves, pin curls, braiding, and hair pressing.
COS140 Introduction to Chemical Texture 1 Credit
Introduces a combination of theory and practice focusing on the analysis of hair and scalp, proper equipment and product knowledge. Includes basic techniques in permanent waving and chemical relaxing. Provides training in a classroom or lab setting on mannequins or live models.
COS141 Intermediate I: Chemical Texture 1 Credit
Emphasizes theory and practical application of permanent waves and chemical relaxers in specialized classes or a supervised salon setting. Enables the student to practice different wrapping techniques required by trend styles.
COS150 Laws, Rules and Regulations 1 Credit
Provides instruction on the laws, rules and regulations and how they govern the cosmetology and barber industry. The affects these have on the student, licensed individual, salons and school owners.
COS160 Introduction to Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2 Credits
Introduces the various methods of disinfection, sanitation, and safety as used in the cosmetology industry. Includes classroom study of bacteriology and the terminology dealing with cosmetology.
COS161 Intermediate I: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 1 Credit
Focuses on the theory and daily practice of proper methods of disinfection, sanitation, and safety procedures as related to all phases of cosmetology. Covers terminology and training of disinfection, sanitation, and safety procedures. Also includes customer service in a supervised salon (clinical) setting or specialized class.
COS203 Shampoos/Rinses/Conditioners II 1 Credit
Provides theory and practical training in shampoos, rinses, and conditioners. Examines advanced techniques to prepare the student for employment. Includes preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination in shampoos, rinses, and conditioners.
COS210 Intermediate II: Hair Coloring 2 Credits
Provides continued instruction in the theory and practical application of color products, formulations of color, and level and shades of color. Enables students to practice techniques in a specialized class or in a supervised salon setting.
COS220 Intermediate II: Hair Cutting 2 Credits
Provides continued instruction in the theory related to facial shapes and head and body forms to determine the client’s appropriate hair cut. Incorporates practical applications of hair cutting techniques.
COS221 Advanced Hair Cutting 2 Credits
Focuses on advanced cutting techniques using all the cutting tools. Emphasizes current fashion trends. Includes student preparation for the State Licensure examination.
COS211 Advanced Hair Coloring 2 Credits
Provides continued instruction on advanced theory and practical techniques in hair coloring. Focuses on the recognition of color problems and color correction procedures. Covers advanced techniques and product knowledge to prepare the student for employment. Prepares the student for the State Board Licensing Examination pertaining to hair coloring.
COS230 Intermediate II: Hair Styling 2 Credits
Provides continued instruction on accepted methods of styling hair, air forming, roller set, finger waves, and hair pressing. Examines techniques in specialized classes or in a supervised salon setting.
COS231 Advanced Hair Styling 1 Credit
Focuses on theory and advanced techniques in all phases of hair styling to prepare the student for employment. Training is a combination of supervised salon (clinical) work and specialized classes. Includes student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination relating to hair styling.
COS240 Intermediate II: Chemical Texture 1 Credit
Provides continued instruction in the theory and practical application of permanent waves and chemical relaxers in specialized classes or a supervised salon setting. Enables students to practice different wrapping techniques required by trend styles.
COS241 Advanced Chemical Texture 1 Credit
Focuses on advanced techniques to prepare the student for employment and the changes in current industry standards. Instruction is provided in specialized classes or supervised salon (clincial) setting. Includes student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination pertaining to permanent waves and chemical relaxers.
COS250 Management, Ethics, Interpersonal Skills & Salesmanship 1 Credit
Emphasizes the importance of salon management and the knowledge and skills necessary to build a successful business. Focuses on the importance of interpersonal skills and basic techniques in salesmanship and customer service. Integrates job readiness skills and professional ethics.
COS260 Intermediate II: Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 2 Credits
Provides continued study of theory and practice of proper methods of sterilization, disinfection, sanitation, and safety procedures as related to all phases of the industry. Covers terminology and training of disinfection, sanitation, and safety procedures. The individual responsibility to provide a safe work environment is practiced.
COS261 Advanced Disinfection, Sanitation & Safety 1 Credit
Provides advanced training on decontamination and safety practices in a supervised salon and/or classroom setting. Examines advanced techniques that prepare the student for employment. Includes student preparation for the State Board Licensing Examination in decontamination and safety for all aspects of the industry. Study of OSHA requirements for schools and salon are done in a theory or practical setting.
COS280 Internship 3 Credits
This course provides students with the opportunity to supplement coursework with practical work experience related to their educational programs. Students work under the immediate supervision of experienced personnel at the business location and with the direct guidance of the instruction.
EST110 Introduction to Facials and Skin Care 3 Credits
Provides a basic understanding of massage manipulations when providing facials, and the study of skin in both theory and practical applications. Benefits derived from proper facial and good skin care routines. Training is conducted in a classroom or lab setting using mannequins or models.
EST111 Intermediate Facials & Skin Care 2 Credits
Covers theory and practical application pertaining to anatomy, skin disorders, skin types, and facial shapes. Students help patrons to select the proper skin care treatment. Practical and theory application can be done in specialized classes or supervised salon (clinical) setting using models or customer service.
EST210 Advanced Massage & Skin Care 2 Credits
Provides the student with advanced techniques in massage, skin care, and lash/brow tinting. Theory and practical procedures ready the student for employment. Instruction is provided in specialized classes or in a supervised salon (clinical) setting. Student preparation for State Board Licensing Examination.
EST211 Facial Make-up 1 Credit
Provides instruction on cosmetics and their functions. The importance of color theory, facial types, and skin tones as they relate to facial makeup. Instruction from the basic makeup application to the corrective makeup procedure is taught. Disinfection and sanitation is taught as it pertains to all aspects of makeup.
EST212 Hair Removal 3 Credits
Provides in-depth study and practice of hair removal and the practice of patron protection and safety. Training for general waxing and body waxing procedures are provided. Demonstration of disinfection and sanitation as it pertains to Colorado rules and regulations will be practiced.
NAT110 Introduction to Manicures & Pedicures 3 Credits
Provides a basic introduction in the proper use of implements used in manicures and pedicures. Theory and practical application of proper set-up, safety, sanitation, nail shapes, anatomy, product knowledge, and terminology dealing with manicures and pedicures is covered. Training is done in a classroom or lab setting using models or other techniques.
NAT111 Intermediate Manicures & Pedicures 2 Credits
Presents theory and practical application dealing with different types of manicures, pedicures, nail art, and massage techniques. Theory and practical application of procedures, products, nail shapes, and maintenance of natural nails is covered. Students learn to recognize different nail disorders and their proper treatment. Training is done in a specialized class or in supervised salon (clinical) setting, using models or customer service. Proper sanitation and sterilization as it pertains to all aspect of manicures, pedicures, and nail art is taught.
NAT210 Advanced Manicures & Pedicures 2 Credits
Presents theory and practical application dealing with different types of manicures, pedicures, massage techniques, and nail art. Theory and practical application of procedures, products, nail shapes, and maintenance of the natural nails is covered. Students learn to recognize different nail disorders and their proper treatment. Training is done in a specialized class or in supervised salon (clinical) setting, using models or customer service.
NAT211 Application of Artificial Nails 5 Credits
Provides advanced theory and practical application of nail wraps, tip overlays, acrylics, and product knowledge to ready the student for employment. Theory and practical application of removal techniques for artificial nails is covered. Instruction is provided in specialized classes or in supervised salon (clinical) setting using models or customer service. Student preparation for state board licensing examination pertaining to artificial nails is covered.
