COSM 50A - Cosmetology Fundamentals

    Recent Professors
    Patricia Gardner, Elaine Peralta, Shawmarie Patton
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    20–30 students
    Credits
    6
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COSM 50A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This course provides students with the fundamentals of cosmetology including the purpose of sterilization and proper procedures and techniques in protecting the health and safety of the client and technician. Students will learn hairstyling, finger waving, pin curling, comb-outs, straightening, waving, COSM 50A curling hot curling irons and blow-dry styling and the importance of general human anatomy, physiology, circulatory, nervous, and endocrine systems. In the cosmetology industry, ergonomics, theory of electricity in cosmetology, bacteriology, communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis B, and Staph and Safety Data Sheets. In order to meet state requirements for testing, students must have a high school diploma or its equivalent or have completed 10th grade and passed an Ability to Benefit (ATB) and be at least 17 years old.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–3:40pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–12:25pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 1:30pm–3:45pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 9:00am–12:30pm