Cosmetology
12 courses · Gavilan College · 2026-2027 Catalog
Classes: Fall 2026 · Spring 2027
COS 200 Beginning Cosmetology
- Units
- 12
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.