COSM 50L - Fundamentals of Cosmetology

    Recent Professors
    Toshua Cornwell, Edgar Henderson, Vantris Louise Patterson, Constance Maria Calhoun, Patricia Grooms-Jones
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Fall 2025
    Class Size
    47 students
    Credits
    6
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for COSM 110, COSM 110A and COSM 110B, COSM 50LA and COSM 50LB, or COSM 040
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COSM 50L
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    This lecture-lab course provides an integration of theoretical and practical principles and procedures at the fundamental level. Emphasis is placed on bacteriology, safety, sanitation, sterilization, preparing the work area and kit, and rules and regulations as required for the licensor in the state of California. Topics include draping, shampooing, conditioning, haircutting, wet hairstyling, manicuring, pedicuring, and facials. This course is for students interested in becoming a cosmetologist and is intended to prepare them for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:30am–3:35pm