# Cosmetology (COSM) courses Golden West College · 2026-2027 Catalog · 12 courses Source: https://catalog.cccd.edu/golden-west/course-descriptions/credit-courses/cosm/ "Offered" lists sections in this catalog year's class schedules: Fall 2026, Spring 2027. ### COSM G021 — Cosmetology, Level I - **Units:** 9.5 - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/cosm.md) - Grading Mode: Standard Letter This course teaches basic theory in the following subjects: health and safety, disinfection and sanitation, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, mycology, chemical hair services, texture, hair sculpting, natural hair , salon success, professionalism, and professional ethics. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the first course in a series of four. ### COSM G022 — Cosmetology, Level II - **Units:** 9.5 - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G021. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/cosm.md) - Grading Mode: Standard Letter This course teaches the student basic scientific theory in trichology, occupational health and safety, communicable diseases in the workplace, dermatology, communication skills. Students will learn the principles of facials, manicuring, hair cutting, styling, hair coloring, chemical straightening, and permanent waving. Course guidelines are in compliance with with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Students will begin to practice operations on doll heads and student exchange in order to perfect their skill. This is the second course in a series of four. ### COSM G023 — Cosmetology, Level III - **Units:** 9.5 - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G022. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/cosm.md) - Grading Mode: Standard Letter This course teaches the study with the basic scientific theory in electricity as it applies to cosmetology, heat and light energy, neurology, osteology, occupational safety precautions of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, disorders of the skin, scalp and hair, salon management, ergonomics. Students will learn the principles of advanced facials, facial massage techniques, hair removal and lash and brow beautification and manicuring and pedicuring and introduces long hair design. Introductory wig, hairpieces, hair addition and hair extensions essentials. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the third course in a series of four. ### COSM G024 — Cosmetology, Level IV - **Units:** 9.5 - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G023. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/cosm.md) - Grading Mode: Standard Letter This course teaches the student basic scientific theory in cosmetic chemistry, professional development, wigs, hairpieces, and the principles of advanced hair sculpting. Skills are performed on patrons in a salon atmosphere. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the fourth course in a series of four. ### COSM G071 — Esthetics - Level 1 - **Units:** 11 - **Hours:** 126 lecture hours; 216 lab hours - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm.md); Spring 2027, 1 section (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/cosm.md) - Grading Mode: Standard Letter This course is the first session of two nine week courses comprising of 336 hours to be applied to a State Board Certification in esthetics. The course is designed to introduce the beginning student to standards of professional conduct and to scientific theory of all subjects dealing with skin care, (i.e. anatomy, histology of the skin). It also provides a laboratory experience with an emphasis on skin care techniques, such as facial massage, hair removal, skin analysis, use of electrical modalities, as well as basic makeup. Students are required to purchase an esthetician kit, program uniform and other program materials. ### COSM G072 — Esthetics - Level 2 - **Units:** 11 - **Hours:** 126 lecture hours; 216 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G071. - **Offered:** Fall 2026, 1 section (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm.md); Spring 2027, 2 sections (/c/golden-west-college/schedule/spring-2027/cosm.md) - Grading Mode: Standard Letter This course is the second session of two nine week courses comprising of 336 hours to be applied to a State Board Certification in esthetics. The course is designed to provide a more in-depth skills of esthetics including the scientific theory pertinent to skin (i.e. chemistry, nutrition). The students will learn skin care theory and receive more advanced laboratory training including the application of chemical peels, facial and body massage techniques, hair removal, eyelash extensions, eyelash and brow tinting, perm eyelash lamination, and proper use of electrical facial modalities. Students will learn the skills required to render most professional services. ### COSM G021N — Cosmetology, Level I - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit This noncredit course teaches basic theory in the following subjects: health and safety, disinfection and sanitation, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, mycology, chemical hair services, texture, hair sculpting, natural hair , salon success, professionalism, and professional ethics. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the first course in a series of four. ### COSM G022N — Cosmetology, Level II - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G021N. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit This noncredit course teaches the student basic scientific theory in trichology, occupational health and safety, communicable diseases in the workplace, dermatology, communication skills. Students will learn the principles of facials, manicuring, hair cutting, styling, hair coloring, chemical straightening, and permanent waving. Course guidelines are in compliance with with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Students will begin to practice operations on doll heads and student exchange in order to perfect their skill. This is the second course in a series of four. ### COSM G023N — Cosmetology, Level III - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G022N. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit This noncredit course teaches the study with the basic scientific theory in electricity as it applies to cosmetology, heat and light energy, neurology, osteology, occupational safety precautions of HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, disorders of the skin, scalp and hair, salon management, ergonomics. Students will learn the principles of advanced facials, facial massage techniques, hair removal and lash and brow beautification and manicuring and pedicuring and introduces long hair design. Introductory wig, hairpieces, hair addition and hair extensions essentials. Course guidelines are in compliance with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the third course in a series of four. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. ### COSM G024N — Cosmetology, Level IV - **Hours:** 117 lecture hours; 162 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G023N. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit This noncredit course provides foundational and advanced theory in the following subjects: health and safety, disinfection and sanitation, anatomy, chemistry, physiology, bacteriology, mycology, electricity, business, hair design, California Board of Cosmetology rules and regulations, chemical hair services, texture, hair sculpting, natural hair, skincare, nails, hair design, and professionalism and professional ethics. Course guidelines comply with the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations. This is the fourth course in a series of four. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. ### COSM G071N — Esthetics - Level 1 - **Hours:** 126 lecture hours; 216 lab hours - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit This noncredit course is the first session of two nine week courses comprising of 342 hours to be applied to a State Board Certification in esthetics. The course is designed to introduce the beginning student to standards of professional conduct and to scientific theory of all subjects dealing with skin care, (i.e. anatomy, histology of the skin). It also provides a laboratory experience with an emphasis on skin care techniques, such as facial massage, hair removal, skin analysis, use of electrical modalities, as well as basic makeup. Students are required to purchase an esthetician kit, program uniform and other program materials. NOT DEGREE APPLICABLE. ### COSM G072N — Esthetics - Level 2 - **Hours:** 126 lecture hours; 216 lab hours - **Prerequisite:** COSM G071N. - **Offered:** not on the Fall 2026, Spring 2027 schedules - Grading Mode: P/NP/SP Noncredit This noncredit course is the second session of two nine week courses comprising of 336 hours to be applied to a State Board Certification in esthetics. The course is designed to provide a more in-depth skills of esthetics including the scientific theory pertinent to skin (i.e. chemistry, nutrition). The students will learn skin care theory and receive more advanced laboratory training including the application of chemical peels, facial and body massage techniques, hair removal, eyelash extensions, eyelash and brow tinting, perm eyelash lamination, and proper use of electrical facial modalities. Students will learn the skills required to render most professional services.