# Cosmetology (COS) courses

Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses

Source: https://gavilan.curriqunet.com/catalog/iq/4259/4260/4280

"Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027.

### COS 200 — Beginning Cosmetology

- **Units:** 12
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md)
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

Introduction to the profession of cosmetology. This course covers state board regulations, health and safety protocols, hairstyling, chemical procedures and skin beautification.

### COS 201 — Intermediate Cosmetology

- **Units:** 12
- **Prerequisite:** Successful completion of Cosmetology 200 with a grade of 'C' or better
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md)
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

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.

### COS 202 — Advanced Cosmetology

- **Units:** 12
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of COS 200 and COS 201 with a grade of 'C' or better
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md)
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

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.

### COS 203 — Practicum

- **Units:** 0.5-12
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of COS 200, 201 and 202 with a grade of C or better
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

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.

### COS 205 — State Board Review

- **Units:** 2
- **Prerequisite:** COS 200, and COS. 201
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

State Board exam procedures and standards. Prerequisite: COS 200, and COS. 201.

### COS 207 — Contemporary Styling

- **Units:** 5
- **Prerequisite:** Satisfactory completion of COS 200. Intermediate and Advanced cosmetology enrollments only
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

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.

### COS 220 — Scientific Skin Care (Esthetics)

- **Units:** 8
- **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/fall-2026/cos.md)
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

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.

### COS 221 — Advanced Scientific Skin Care (Esthetics)

- **Units:** 8
- **Prerequisite:** Completion of COS 220 with a grade of C or better
- **Offered:** Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/gavilan-college/schedule/spring-2027/cos.md)
- Grading: Standard Letter Grade

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.

### COS 290 — Occupational Work Experience/Cosmetology

- **Units:** 1-4
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Pass/No Pass

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.

### COS 291A — Power Skills for the Workplace

- **Units:** 1
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Pass/No Pass

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.

### COS 291B — Power Skills for the Workplace

- **Units:** 1
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Pass/No Pass

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.

### COS 291C — Power Skills for the Workplace

- **Units:** 1
- **Offered:** not on the Summer 2026, Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules
- Grading: Pass/No Pass

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.