# Cosmetology (COS) courses Butte College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 14 courses Source: https://butte.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/25393/28400/27960 "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027. ### COS 10 — Health, Safety and Sanitation Theory - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 51 hours lecture - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md) This course will teach standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring, and Esthetics. Students will understand agency standards and state board requirements for beauty professionals servicing the general public. ### COS 11 — Health, Safety and Sanitation Practicum - **Units:** 1 - **Hours:** 51 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** COS 10 (or concurrent enrollment) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md) This course will teach procedural application of standard health, safety, and sanitation practices in Cosmetology, Barbering, Manicuring, Hairstyling and Esthetics. Emphasis will be placed on the practice of Disinfection and Health standards required by the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for practice and licensing in the beauty industry. Students will practice and demonstrate State Board disinfection and sanitation for beauty professionals while servicing the public. This course is designed toward preparation for the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam. ### COS 12 — Manicuring and Pedicuring - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 153 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Permission of instructor - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md) In this course students will develop and demonstrate proficiency in basic nail procedures. Topics are to include analyzation, treatment, creation, maintenance and removal of nail enhancements, including gel polish, wraps, repairs, acrylic and UV light cured gel enhancements. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical hours and operations in subjects learned. This is a foundational course in the Cosmetology and Manicuring sequences. ### COS 14 — Hair Removal - **Units:** 1.5 - **Hours:** 76.5 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Permission of instructor - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules In this course, students will develop and demonstrate various temporary hair removal methods. Emphasis is placed on client consultation for hair removal service, creating a plan for the client’s hair removal needs, client comfort and safety, and following health and safety guidelines. Practical and technical instruction will be applied towards the curriculum minimum requirements to qualify for a Board examination. ### COS 17 — Trimming and Shaving I - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 204 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Permission of instructor - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md) This fundamental course will introduce students to basic skills in beard trimming and shaving. Emphasis is placed on health and safety, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology standards, facial hair design, razor techniques, and equipment maintenance. Students will continue to work towards achieving the minimum hour requirements of California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical operations in subjects learned. ### COS 19 — Hair Styling Services I - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 204 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 3 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md) In this course, students will develop and demonstrate fundamental hairstyling and haircutting skills. Emphasis is placed on State Board standards in client draping, shampooing and conditioning, fundamentals of hair design, and basic haircutting and basic hairstyling techniques. Students will practice and demonstrate State Board disinfection and sanitation techniques for beauty professionals while servicing the public. This course is designed toward preparation for the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology exam and is a fundamental course in the Cosmetology, Barbering or Hairstyling program sequences. ### COS 20 — Chemical Hair Services Theory - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 51 hours lecture - **Prerequisite:** Permission of instructor - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Winter 2027, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/winter-2027/cos.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md) In this course, students learn and develop an understanding and knowledge of the basic theoretical concepts that govern and guide salon-industry related chemistry, chemical texture services, and the fundamentals of hair coloring. Topics such as Chemistry, Safety, Haircolor and Chemical Texture applications will be covered. Students will work towards the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours and practical operations in subjects learned. Theoretical instruction will be applied towards the curriculum minimum requirements to qualify for a Board examination. ### COS 21 — Chemical Hair Services Practicum - **Units:** 5 - **Hours:** 255 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** COS 20 (or concurrent enrollment) - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md) In this course students will develop and demonstrate understanding and practice of the basics of chemistry, chemical texture services, and the fundamentals of haircoloring. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum practical operations in the subjects learned. This course is an integral class in the Barbering and Cosmetology program sequences. ### COS 23 — Skin Care - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 204 hours lab - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md) This course will develop the knowledge and skills necessary to understand the nature of skin care and show proficiency in skin-related services. Topics include skin disorders and diseases, skin structure, growth and nutrition, advanced skin care, facials and lashes, to include lash lifting, coloring and lash extensions. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum requirements and hours in subjects learned. This course is part of the Cosmetology and Barbering sequences, and foundational in the Esthetics course sequence. ### COS 27 — Trimming and Shaving II - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 204 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** COS 17 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules This course is the capstone course for the Barbering program. Students will practice and refine foundational practices, skills in beard trimming and shaving. Emphasis is placed on health & safety, facial-hair design, razor techniques for advanced trimming and shaving. Students will continue to work towards achieving the requirements of California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical operations in subjects learned. ### COS 29 — Hair Styling Services II - **Units:** 3 - **Hours:** 153 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** COS 19 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** Spring 2027, 3 sections (/c/butte-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md) In this course, students will expand and cultivate skills in haircutting and hairdressing. Topics will include client consultation, applying required health, safety and disinfection protocols, advanced haircutting techniques and formal hairstyling training. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours in subjects learned. This course is an advanced course in the Cosmetology and Hairstyling program sequences. ### COS 32 — Advanced Manicuring and Pedicuring - **Units:** 2 - **Hours:** 102 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** COS 12 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules In this course students will perform advanced nail services on clients. Services include manicuring, pedicuring, safe use of manicuring equipment, nail enhancements and extensions, and safe removal of nail enhancements, acrylic, wraps and gel polish. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical operations and hours in subjects learned. This course is a capstone course in the Manicuring sequence. ### COS 39 — Advanced Hair Styling Services - **Units:** 4 - **Hours:** 204 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** COS 29 - **Transfers to:** CSU - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Winter 2027, Spring 2027 schedules In this course, students will further expand and cultivate skills in haircutting and hairdressing. Topics will include client consultation, applying required health, safety and disinfection protocols, advanced haircutting techniques and formal hairstyling training. Students will work towards California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology minimum hours in subjects learned. This course is an advanced course in the Cosmetology and Hairstyling program sequences. ### COS 300 — Cosmetology Practicum - **Units:** 0 - **Hours:** 102 hours lab - **Prerequisite:** Permission of instructor - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/butte-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md) This course is designed to prepare students and former students to sit for and successfully take California State Board Licensure Exams for Barbering, Cosmetology, Manicuring and Esthetics. This course reviews and reinforces the skills, knowledge and requirements demanded by the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology for licensure. This course also offers additional guidance and tutoring in Barbering, Cosmetology, Manicuring and Esthetics concepts in preparation for State Board Exams. Practical and technical instruction will be applied towards the minimum 1,000-hour requirement to qualify for the board examinations. Unlimited repeats. Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory only. Open Entry/Open Exit.