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  "edition": "2026-2027",
  "code": "COSM",
  "name": "Cosmetology",
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      "code": "COSM 200",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "200",
      "title": "Special Projects: Laboratory",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "6 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210, COSM 210L or COSM 210LE, COSM 211, COSM 212, COSM 213, , COSM 215.",
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      "description": "Laboratory experience in all phases of Cosmetology: Developing proficiency, accuracy and speed.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 210",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "210",
      "title": "Cosmetology Theory I",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "5 hours lecture",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Beginning cosmetology theory: Infection-control principles, selected topics in anatomy and physiology, history of cosmetology, career options, communicable diseases, selected topics in chemistry, health standards for cosmetologist, State of California Health and Safety Course — sections 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8, Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Rules and Regulations.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-210",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 210L",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "210L",
      "title": "Cosmetology Laboratory I",
      "units": "1.75",
      "hours": "5.75 hours lab",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Practical training for beginning level skills in all phases of beauty culture.",
      "notes": [
        "Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 210LE."
      ],
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          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-210l",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 210LE",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "210LE",
      "title": "Cosmetology Laboratory I",
      "units": "5.25",
      "hours": "15.75 hours lab",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Practical training for beginning level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 210L.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 211",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "211",
      "title": "Manicuring and Pedicuring I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Beginning manicuring and pedicuring: Terminology and definitions; disinfection and sanitation; tools and equipment; nail cosmetics; public health; safety; structure and function; nail shapes; water and oil manicures; pedicure; tips, silk wrap; acrylic nails.",
      "notes": [
        "Eligible for credit by examination."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-211",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 212",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "212",
      "title": "Chemical Services I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Beginning chemical services :texture services and haircolor ;product chemistry; tools and equipment ; texture service procedures, and applications haircolor service procedures and applications; hair structure, client protection , consultations , safety precautions.",
      "notes": [
        "Eligible for credit by examination."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-212",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 213",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "213",
      "title": "Hairstyling Services/Haircutting I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 215.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Beginning hairstyling and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation; hair styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; haircutting tools; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-213",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 215",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "215",
      "title": "Facials I",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "corequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Beginning skin care and facial : Disinfection sanitation procedures, health, safety precautions; tools and equipment; skin care products; client protection; skin analysis, terminology and definitions; plain facials, chemical facial, eyebrow arching, skin care products, daytime makeup, color theory, massage manipulations.",
      "notes": [
        "Eligible for credit by examination."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 2,
          "open": 0,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-215",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 220",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "220",
      "title": "Cosmetology Theory II",
      "units": "5",
      "hours": "5 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced Cosmetology Theory: Selected topics in anatomy and physiology, career options, communicable diseases, selected topics in electricity, health standards for cosmetologists, State of California Health and Safety course - sections 9, 10, Professional image, career planning, resume, job search, interviews, licensing preparation, and business management.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 220L",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "220L",
      "title": "Cosmetology Laboratory II",
      "units": "6.5",
      "hours": "19.57 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220 and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Practical training for intermediate level skills in all phases of beauty culture.",
      "notes": [
        "Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 220LE."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 220LE",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "220LE",
      "title": "Cosmetology Laboratory II",
      "units": "5.25",
      "hours": "15.75 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220 and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Practical training for intermediate level skills in all phases of beauty culture. Not open for credit to students who have completed or are currently enrolled in COSM 220L.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 221",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "221",
      "title": "Manicuring and Pedicuring II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220, COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intermediate level manicuring and pedicuring; disinfection and sanitation; nail cosmetics chemistry; health and safety; nail disorders and disease; spa manicures;nail wraps; artificial nails; nail art ; gel manicures ; arm and hand massage; spa pedicures ; foot and ankle massage.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 222",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "222",
      "title": "Chemical Services II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Advanced level chemical services and haircolor; Terminology and definitions; chemicals used during texture services and haircolor; chemical reactions; procedures to complete textures services; consultations for haircolor and texture services;client records; haircolor applications and techniques; foil highlighting; balayage; color correction; use of toners; safety precautions; client protection procedures. .",
      "notes": [
        "Eligible for credit by examination."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 223",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "223",
      "title": "Hairstyling Services/Haircutting II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intermediate level hairstyling and haircutting: Terminology and definitions; scalp treatments and conditioners; brushing and manipulation;styling tools; wet and thermal hairstyling; stature, facial and head shapes; hair growth patterns and distribution; tools and equipment; sectioning; blunt and tapered haircutting; low and high elevation haircutting; clipper cutting; texturizing and slithering",
      "notes": [
        "Eligible for credit by examination."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 225",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "225",
      "title": "Facials II",
      "units": "1",
      "hours": "1 hour lecture",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 210 and COSM 210L or COSM 210LE and COSM 211 and COSM 212 and COSM 213 and COSM 215.",
      "corequisite": "COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Intermediate level facial and skin care: Disinfection sanitation, public health and safety precautions; tools and equipment; recognize skin diseases and disorders; eyebrow wax, packs and masks, false lashes, evening make-up, face shapes; electrical facials; and product knowledge and practical application of procedures.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 240LE",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "240LE",
      "title": "Cosmetology Laboratory IV",
      "units": "2.5",
      "hours": "15 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "COSM 220 and COSM 220L or COSM 220LE and COSM 221 and COSM 222 and COSM 223 and COSM 225.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Practical training for advanced level skills in all phases of beauty culture: Preparation for California State Board of Cosmetology examination for licensure as a cosmetologist.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 245",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "245",
      "title": "Introduction to Cosmetology",
      "units": "2",
      "hours": "2 hours lecture",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Selected topics of interest to prospective Cosmetology students: Career paths for a Cosmetologist, personality development and attitude, effective communication, goal setting, time management, and ethics.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 299",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "299",
      "title": "Cosmetology Study Abroad",
      "units": "3",
      "hours": "2 hours lecture, 3 hours lab",
      "prerequisite": "Students must be currently enrolled as a Cosmetology student or a licensed professional. .",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Study of cosmetology via travel to country of origin: Professional values, history, trends, and research of cultural life cycles as reflected in the region of study.",
      "notes": [],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 455",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "455",
      "title": "Cosmetology Apprentice",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "1 - 4 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Be a registered apprentice in the Cosmetology Apprentice Program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Preparation for apprenticeship in Cosmetology: Designed for those who are engaged in acquiring a state license in Cosmetology.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-degree applicable. Course study under this section may be repeated eight times."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 456",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "456",
      "title": "Barber Apprentice",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "1 - 4 hours lecture",
      "prerequisite": "Be a registered apprentice in the Barber Apprentice Program.",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [],
      "description": "Preparation for apprenticeship in Barbering: Designed for those who are engaged in acquiring a state Barber's license.",
      "notes": [
        "Non-degree applicable. Course study under this section may be repeated eight times."
      ],
      "offered": []
    },
    {
      "code": "COSM 458A",
      "subject": "COSM",
      "number": "458A",
      "title": "Work Experience in Cosmetology",
      "units": "1-4",
      "hours": "3 - 12 hours lab",
      "cid": [],
      "transfer": [
        "CSU"
      ],
      "description": "Supervised employment providing opportunities in Cosmetology or a related field: Develop desirable work habits, become a productive, responsible individual, and extend education experience with on the job training. A maximum of 14 units may be earned during one enrollment period.",
      "notes": [
        "Course study under this section may be repeated sixteen times."
      ],
      "offered": [
        {
          "term": "fall-2026",
          "name": "Fall 2026",
          "sections": 1,
          "open": 1,
          "url": "/c/laney-college/schedule/fall-2026/cosm/#cosm-458a",
          "subject": "COSM"
        }
      ]
    }
  ]
}