Revised Fall 2014-15
SYLLABUS
FALL 2014
COS 123
COSMETOLOGY SALON PRACTICES
Instructor: Regina Gilliland
gillilandr@nacc.edu
Phone: 256-259-1512
Cell 205-559-1993
3 Semester Credit Hours
9 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to allow students to practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon
setting. Emphasis is placed on professionalism, receptionist duties, hair styling, hair
shaping, chemical, and nail and skin services for clients. Upon completion, the students
should be able to demonstrate professionalism and the procedures of cosmetology in a
salon setting.
Prerequisite: As required by program.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Frangie, C. (2012). Milady’s standard cosmetology textbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Frangie, C. (2012). Milady’s standard cosmetology workbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Frangie, C. (2012). Milady’s standard practical workbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
A.
B.
C.
D.
The student will demonstrate professionalism in performing receptionist duties.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of shampooing, hair styling, and hair
shaping in a professional manner.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of chemicals.
The student will demonstrate knowledge of nail and skin services for clients.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
B.
Receptionist
Booking Appointments
1.
Attractive appearance
2.
3.
4.
Knowledge of services offered
Unlimited patience
Use of the telephone
Methods of Instruction
A.
B.
C.
Lecture/Demonstration
Supervised Practice
Role Play
Evaluation and Assessment
A.
Course Grade Assessment
Upon completion of each lesson and assigned practice, the student should be able
Completely perform each of the criteria in job entry-level practical skills.
Students will be expected to score 75% on exams.
B.
Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1.
2.
3.
4.
C
In a lab setting, the student will demonstrate the ability to perform
receptionist duties in a professional manner according to a standard checkoff sheet.
In a lab setting, the student will perform shampooing, hair shaping, and
hair styling services according to a standard check-off sheet.
In a lab setting, the student will demonstrate the proper use of chemicals
according to a standard check-off sheet.
In a lab setting, the student will demonstrate and perform various skin and
nail services according to a standard check-off sheet.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following a scheduled review of this course,
a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted by the
instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of any
recommended curriculum changes to the division chair, who will then submit
them to the Student Learning Outcomes Committee. Upon approval by the
Student Learning Outcomes Committee, a copy will be filed with the Office of
Institutional Planning and Assessment.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students
who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance,
should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the
student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from
class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid. The Alabama Board of
Cosmetology requires 1500 clock hours of attendance.
Attendance within Cosmetology is not only expected but is also a requirement to
accumulate hours toward State Board of Cosmetology (1500 clock hours). If you are
absent from class you should make arrangements with your instructor to make-up
hours missed.
REMEMBER: making-up hours for State Board, DOES NOT MAKE UP DAILY
POINTS EARNED ON ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT, IT ONLY MAKES UP HOURS
TOWARD COMPLETION OF PROGRAM.
MAXXIMUM POINTS AVAILABLE:
Points are earned as follows:
Class /Lab Participation
Task sheets
Final Evaluation sheets (prep)
Final (performance in all required)
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
600 points
200 points
200 points
100 points
1100 POINTS
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to
providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or
discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or
discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on
course outlines given to students at the beginning if each semester: “Any
individual who qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans
With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify
the instructor immediately.”