TransfermaticCOS at San Jose City College

    COS 110A - Cosmetology Fundamentals 1

    Recent Professors
    Carol A. Ramirez-Bost, Eugenia Bayog Del Rosario, Sandra Patricia Honesto
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    9.5
    Prerequisite
    Students must first apply to and be admitted to the Cosmetology program. Program application, fees, and other pre-registration activities are outlined in the Cosmetology program handbook and updated annually. Per SJECCD Administrative Procedure 5052, San Jose City College's Cosmetology program requires pre-registration activities.
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of COS 110A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will be introduced to the field of cosmetology, including history, career paths, professional image, and communication skills needed in a professional salon setting. Students focus on the theoretical structure, growth, diseases, disorders and infection control of hair, skin, and nails. Fundamental content on chemistry will enable students to apply chemical products to scalp care, hair care, skin care and nail care. Fundamental procedures include scalp treatments, haircutting, hairstyling, facials, manicures and pedicures. This course, along with COS 110B , 120A , 120B , and 125, meets the GE lab science requirement only for a Cosmetology AS degree.
    Usually Held
    Tue Wed Thu Fri 8:00am–11:35am, Tue Thu Fri 12:35pm–4:25pm, Tue Wed Thu Fri 12:35pm–4:25pm, Wed 11:45am–1:00pm