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  "college": "gavilan-college",
  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "COS",
  "name": "Cosmetology",
  "sourceUrl": "https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4259/4260/4280",
  "courses": [
    {
      "code": "COS 200",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Beginning Cosmetology",
      "units": "12",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Introduction to the profession of cosmetology. This course covers state board regulations, health and safety protocols, hairstyling, chemical procedures and skin beautification.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos/#cos-200",
          "subject": "COS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos/#cos-200",
          "subject": "COS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 201",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "201",
      "title": "Intermediate Cosmetology",
      "units": "12",
      "prerequisite": "Successful completion of Cosmetology 200 with a grade of 'C' or better",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Increased training and techniques in health and safety protocols, thermal pressing and hairstyling, chemical services, facial techniques and pedicures. PREREQUISITE: Successful completion of Cosmetology 200 with a grade of 'C' or better.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos/#cos-201",
          "subject": "COS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos/#cos-201",
          "subject": "COS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 202",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "202",
      "title": "Advanced Cosmetology",
      "units": "12",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of COS 200 and COS 201 with a grade of 'C' or better",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced techniques in tinting, lightening, hair design and cosmetic chemistry. It also includes state board rules and regulations. PREREQUISITE: Completion of COS 200 and COS 201 with a grade of 'C' or better.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos/#cos-202",
          "subject": "COS"
        },
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos/#cos-202",
          "subject": "COS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 203",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "203",
      "title": "Practicum",
      "units": "0.5-12",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of COS 200, 201 and 202 with a grade of C or better",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced techniques in tinting, lightening, hair and design and cosmetic chemistry. PREREQUISITE: Completion of COS 200, 201 and 202 with a grade of C or better.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 205",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "205",
      "title": "State Board Review",
      "units": "2",
      "prerequisite": "COS 200, and COS. 201",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "State Board exam procedures and standards. Prerequisite: COS 200, and COS. 201.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 207",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "207",
      "title": "Contemporary Styling",
      "units": "5",
      "prerequisite": "Satisfactory completion of COS 200. Intermediate and Advanced cosmetology enrollments only",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Studies and techniques in braiding, weaving, glass nails, silk wrap, individual lash and brow tinting, corrective make-up and low lights. This is a 6 week class offered in summer session only. PREREQUISITE: Satisfactory completion of COS 200. Intermediate and Advanced cosmetology enrollments only.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 220",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "220",
      "title": "Scientific Skin Care (Esthetics)",
      "units": "8",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "An introductory course designed to provide the skills necessary to be employed as an Esthetician (Facialist). Skills taught include skin care and treatment, cosmetics, and the use of electrical modalities. REQUIRED: 17 years of age, completed 10th grade or equivalent, needed to be eligible for State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology examination.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos/#cos-220",
          "subject": "COS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 221",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "221",
      "title": "Advanced Scientific Skin Care (Esthetics)",
      "units": "8",
      "prerequisite": "Completion of COS 220 with a grade of C or better",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "An advanced in-depth study and training in the care and treatment of skin, cosmetics and manipulative electrical modalities as required by the State Board of Cosmetology. PREREQUISITE: Completion of COS 220 with a grade of C or better.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Standard Letter Grade"
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "spring-2027",
          "name": "Spring 2027",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos/#cos-221",
          "subject": "COS"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 290",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "290",
      "title": "Occupational Work Experience/Cosmetology",
      "units": "1-4",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Occupational work experience for students who have a job related to their major. A training plan is developed cooperatively between the employer, college and student. (P/NP grading) 75 hours per semester paid work = 1 unit. 60 hours non-paid (volunteer) work per semester = 1 unit. Student repetition is allowed per Title 5 Section 55253. Minimum 2.00 GPA. REQUIRED: Declared vocational major.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 291A",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "291A",
      "title": "Power Skills for the Workplace",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Power Skills for the Workplace teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 291A is Interpersonal Communication. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 291B",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "291B",
      "title": "Power Skills for the Workplace",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Power Skills for the Workplace teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 291B is team building. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course. The course was previously listed as CD 191B.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COS 291C",
      "subject": "COS",
      "number": "291C",
      "title": "Power Skills for the Workplace",
      "units": "1",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Power Skills for the Workplace teaches skills vital to workplace success. The topic for 291C is Problem Solving. Need not be taken in sequence. This is a pass/no pass course.",
      "notes": [
        "Grading: Pass/No Pass"
      ],
      "offered": []
    }
  ]
}