You will develop an appreciation for the effort that goes into starting your own business. Your studies will develop your awareness of legal and labour regulations, protection required, financing, salon design and maintaining shop inventory and equipment.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on telephone skills, processing payments, maintaining records and opening and closing reception duties. You will practice your reception skills in the salon along with selling products and services, merchandising retail products and managing a salon.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Equivalent Course(s): SUPP 144

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will develop an understanding of the anatomy of hands and feet. Your studies will help you acquire an understanding of hand and nail care, diseases and disorders. You will practice giving manicures and pedicures.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Equivalent Course(s): COSM 146

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will focus on a variety of methods and procedures that relate to preserving, maintaining and enhancing the skin. You will practice techniques in skin analysis, eyebrow arching, plain and specialized facials, waxing, ear piercing and brow and lash tinting. Lab experience will provide you with skill in a variety of make-up techniques that range from daytime to specialized. You will study skin diseases and disorders to assist you in selecting the most beneficial skin care products to suit the skin condition.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105, SCI 107

Equivalent Course(s): COSM 145

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study various personality theories of psychologists. The course focuses on the practical salon application of these theories to salon situations.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Equivalent Course(s): SUPP 144

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Your studies will focus on safety as it relates to salon and personal health and sanitation. You will receive instruction in the study of bacteriology. You will also study relevant safety concerns such as fire safety, health risks and diseases.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Equivalent Course(s): SUPP 144

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab, Work Based Delivery

You will explore sciences as they relate to the beauty profession. The course content includes chemistry, physics, anatomy and physiology, trichology, nutrition and metric conversion.

Credit Units: 5

Other Hours: 75

Equivalent Course(s): SCI 140

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be prepared to organize and stock an organized dispensary. You will be responsible for maintaining an inventory and dispensing stock to the cosmetology students.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study the practice and theory in shampooing, finishing rinses, hair treatments and scalp treatments. You will acquire the knowledge needed to recognize diseases and disorders of the scalp.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

The course is an introduction to the basic principles of finger waves, pin curls, roller sets, combouts, blow waving and braiding techniques. You will learn how to style hair to suit particular client features.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will examine the practical application of pincurling, finger waving, wet set styling and combouts.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will practice air waving, blow waving and iron waving techniques.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will be introduced to the basic principles of cutting mechanics. You will gain an understanding of the use of hairshaping tools, angles and the elevation of cutting techniques (in theory and in practice).

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Classroom and lab experiences will contribute to your comprehensive study of all aspects of colouring. Practical applications of temporary, semi-permanent and permanent hair colouring techniques will be emphasized.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 50

Prerequisites(s): COSM 200, SCI 107

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will focus on specialized colouring techniques. The practical application of lightening and toning, creative lightening techniques and specialized colouring techniques will be emphasized.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 50

Prerequisites(s): COSM 200, SCI 107

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will study and practice all aspects of chemically treating the hair either through permanent waving or chemical relaxing.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): COSM 200, SCI 107

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will develop an understanding of the construction and history of wigs and wig making. You will practice cleaning, cutting, colouring and styling human and synthetics wigs. Your studies will also prepare you to measure, order and/or sell wigs.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 15

Prerequisites(s): SANT 105

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

Classroom and lab experiences will provide an opportunity for you to expand your creativity. You will pre-plan and execute an individualized hairstyle by analyzing the elements of design and suitability of a hairstyle to your client's needs. The course expands on the basic mechanics of hairstyling to help you create special effects using specialized styling techniques in wet set styling, thermal styling, competition styling, bridal designs and fantasy designs. You will learn how to place the emphasis on client suitability, facial contour, lifestyle, body structure and hair analysis.

Credit Units: 4

Other Hours: 60

Prerequisites(s): COSM 201, COSM 202, COSM 203

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will expand on basic haircutting techniques with an introduction to art principles, creating individualized designs, custom design, and cutting. You will learn how to pre-plan a precision hairshape to suit the client's needs, lifestyle, body stature and styling abilities.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 50

Prerequisites(s): COSM 204

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will develop an understanding of pre-planning a chemical wave by selecting a style and product suitable for the individual in order to provide total personalized care. Practice in design perm wrapping and specialized techniques will help you expand the type of services that can be provided to your clients.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): COSM 207

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will practice barbering techniques for unisex styling. These techniques include clipper cutting, shear/comb techniques and razor/combing.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): COSM 211

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will learn how to identify strategies for success and develop approaches that promote good study habits. You will receive resources and tools to guide your future success in school and personal achievements.

Credit Units: 1

Other Hours: 12

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will become familiar with salon practices and gain experience in dealing with clients and reinforcing the skills you have practiced on mannequins and other students. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working under the direct supervision of an instructor.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 90

Prerequisites(s): COSM 100, COSM 101, COSM 201, COSM 202, COSM 203, COSM 204, COSM 205, COSM 206, PSYC 100

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum

You will focus on professionalism in the salon, teamwork and customer service at a basic level. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working under the direct supervision of an instructor.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 90

Prerequisites(s): COSM 102, COSM 207, COSM 208

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will learn how to become more efficient in your skills in dealing with clients and learning the best practices of salon client consultation. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working under the direct supervision of an instructor.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 90

Prerequisites(s): COSM 102, COSM 207, COSM 208

Learning Method(s): Clinical/Practicum

You will develop a clientele and work with co-workers to provide quality customer service. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working with moderate supervision of an instructor.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 90

Prerequisites(s): COSM 102, COSM 207, COSM 208

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will gain experience in dealing with conflict and consult with clients independently. You will prepare for employment in the beauty industry by working with minimal supervision of an instructor.

Credit Units: 6

Other Hours: 90

Prerequisites(s): COSM 102, COSM 207, COSM 208

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will demonstrate mastery in all levels of evaluation. You will participate in a mock journeyperson exam.

Credit Units: 3

Other Hours: 45

Prerequisites(s): COSM 102, COSM 207, COSM 208

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

You will participate in field trip experiences to enrich your industry contacts, increase your product knowledge and learn about the latest technology and techniques. You will challenge your skills through competition.

Credit Units: 0

Other Hours: 15

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab

To help you in your final preparations for employment, you will spend one week in industry. You will have the opportunity to apply your skills in the work environment and become familiar with the everyday customer relations and working schedules of a salon or spa.

Credit Units: 2

Other Hours: 30

Prerequisites(s): COSM 100, COSM 101, COSM 102, COSM 205, COSM 206, COSM 208, COSM 209, COSM 210, COSM 211, COSM 212

Learning Method(s): Lecture/Lab