COS 210
Cosmetology III
Course Information
Credits
Campus
Address
City/State/Zip
Office Fax
11
Washburn Institute of Technology
5724 SW Huntoon
Topeka, Kansas 66604
785-273-7080
Description
The primary purpose of this 11 hour course (375 clock hours) is to train the students in the
basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes
necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in entry-level positions in cosmetology or a
related field. During the course, the students will conduct a series of problem-solving events
where teamwork as well as independent thinking is in order. This course will provide
reinforcement for group activities among traditional and non-traditional students. The area of
emphasis will be Anatomy and Physiology, Wigs and Hairpieces, Design Decision,
Electricity and Chemistry and preparing for the 1000 hour written state board exam. For each
unit of credit, a minimum of three hours per week with one of the hours for class and two
hours for studying/preparation outside of class is expected.
Textbooks
Pivot Point International, Inc.
Cosmetology Fundamentals Textbook, 4th Printing, December 2011
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700
Evanston, Il 60201 USA Pivot Point International, Inc.
Cosmetology Fundamentals Study Guide, 3rd Printing, December 2011
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700
Evanston, Il 60201 USA Pivot Point International, Inc.
Cosmetology Fundamentals Exam Prep, 4th Printing, December 2011
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700
Evanston, Il 60201 USA
Pivot Point International, Inc. Hair Design, A Designers Approach, 5th Printing, December 2011
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700
Evanston, Il 60201 USA Pivot Point International, Inc.
Color, A Designers Approach, 5th Printing, December 2011
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700
Evanston, Il 60201 USA Pivot Point International, Inc.
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Texture, A Designers Approach, 5th Printing, December 2011
1560 Sherman Avenue, Suite 700
Evanston, Il 60201 USA Kansas State Board of Cosmetology General Laws, Rules and Regulations
714 Southwest Jackson, Suite 100
Topeka, Kansas 66603-3751
July 2011 not an official publication
Student Learning Outcomes:
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Communicate effectively
Integrate technology
Learn effectively
Demonstrate cooperative teamwork skills
Apply safety in the workplace
Think critically and creatively
Demonstrate responsible work ethics
Competencies
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Upon completion of this course students will be able to use knowledge and technique to practice on
clientele on the clinic floor. Student will demonstrate skills in the following areas:
Anatomy and Physiology
Building Blocks of the Human Body
 Cells
 Tissures
 Organs
 Body systems
Basic Body Systems
 The skeletal system
 The muscular system
 The circulatory system
 The nervous system
 The digestive system
 The excretory system
 The respiratory system
 The endocrine system
 The reproductive system
 The integumentary system
Wigs and Additions
Wigs and Hairpieces
 History
 Composition, colors and construction
 Wigs and hairpieces essentials
 Wig services
 Hairpieces
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Hair Additions
 Hair addition methods
Design Decisions
 Design Composition
 Seeing and thinking as a designer
 Design elements
 Design principles
 Balance
 Creating and adapting as a designer
Design Adaptability
 Proportion
 Hair
 Clothing
 Lifestyle
Client Communication
 The four service essentials
 Contributors to effective communication
Electricity
Principles of Electricity
 Vocabulary of electricity
 Electric current
 Safety measures
Electricity in Cosmetology
 Effects of electric current
 Electrotherapy
 Light therapy
Chemistry
Matter
 Elements
 Chemical bonds
The PH Scale
Chemistry of Cosmetics
 Cosmetic classifications
 Shampoos
 Rinses and conditioners
 Perms
 Relaxers
 Curl reformation
 Hair color
 Product information
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Guidelines for Success
Assessment Plan
Students can expect to participate in assessment activities prior to entry into programs, within specific
courses and following program completion for specific fields of study.
INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS:
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Lecture/Discussion
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Presentation/Participation
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Guest Educators
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DVD/CD/VHS Video
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PowerPoint Presentation
METHODS OF ASSESSMENT: Students will be evaluated with classroom participation, ability to
retain information, written as well as practical, daily assignments, tests, rubrics, mock state boards,
observation of skills, attendance, and salon and lab assignments. This will prepare the students for the
actual state board exam.
Theory 50%
Practical 50%
Grading Scale
90-100% A
80-89% B
70-79% C
60-69% D
0-59% F
Attendance
Effective learning cannot take place unless you are in class. Students are expected to attend every class
period and will have daily professionalism points deducted if they are tardy or it they do not attend. As
in any profession students are expected to contact the instructor if they are unable to attend due to
sudden illness or a family emergency. If students need to miss class for other reasons, they should
discuss the event with the instructor and make arrangements to make up the work ahead of time.
Disability
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Office is responsible for assisting in arranging
accommodations and for identifying resources at Washburn Institute of Technology for persons with
disabilities. Qualified students with disabilities MUST self-identify by completing an application. In
addition students must provide appropriate medical documentation to the ADA coordinator to be eligible
for accommodations. New requests for accommodations should be submitted at least months or more
prior to the date the accommodations are needed. However, please contact the ADA office as soon as a
need may arise. Depending on the accommodation request, four to eight weeks lead time may be needed
for timely and effective provision of accommodations.
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The ADA Office coordinates and assists in arranging accommodations it deems appropriate for eligible
students on a case-by-case basis. If you are a student with a disability that may substantially limit your
ability to participate in any of our classes and you believe that you will need accommodations, it is your
responsibility to contact:
ADA Coordinator
Phone: 785-228-6356
Email: gloria.christian@washburn.edu
It is the policy of Washburn Institute of Technology to assure equal employment and educational
opportunity to qualified individuals without regard to race, color, sex, age, ancestry, marital or parental
status, disability, religion, national origin, or sexual orientation/gender identity. Contact Pam Foster,
Morgan Hall, Room Washburn University (785-670-1509), and pam.fosterel@washburn.edu.
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