The University of New Mexico
COSM: Cosmetology Catalog Description

  Three Year Fall Semester Average
Course Catalog Description Enrollment Section
Capacity
Credits
COSM110 Theoretical training in hygiene, bacteriology, sterilization sanitation, rules and regulations of State Board and related practical areas. 17.33 40.00 52.00
COSM111 Theoretical training in fingerwaving, wigs, chemicals, hot work, skin and hair disorders. State Board rules and regulations and relative practical areas. 15.67 20.00 47.00
COSM120 Introduction and application on practice hands and patrons. Massage, sanitation, sterilization, State Board rules and regulations. 3.67 20.00 7.33
COSM121 Introduction to nails, tips, and wraps. Application on practice hands and patrons. 12.00 20.00 24.00
COSM130 Introduction and practical application on mannequins covering all areas of Cosmetology. 16.33 40.00 49.00
COSM131 Continuation of practice on patrons and mannequins covering all areas of Cosmetology. Prerequisite: 130*. 14.00 20.00 56.00
COSM140 Introduction and practical application on mannequins. Covering all areas of Cosmetology. 6.67 20.00 26.67
COSM141 Continuation of practice on patrons and mannequins covering all areas of Cosmetology. 16.00 20.00 48.00
COSM212 Theoretical training in anatomy, electricity, chemistry, hygiene and good grooming, visual poise and salon management. Final State Board Exam. 7.33 20.00 22.00
COSM220 This course includes the care and styling of scalp and facial hair. It will provide a basic understanding of Barbering and its history. Emphasis is placed on proper use of instruments, personal hygiene, sanitation, recognition of common disorders/diseases and State Board rules and regulations affecting the cosmetologists performing services on clients. This subject is taught by lectures, visual aids, demonstrations, conferences and assigned projects. 50 contact hr.. 2.00 20.00 4.00
COSM232 Continuation of practice on patrons and mannequins covering all areas of Cosmetology. Prerequisite: 131*. 5.33 20.00 16.00
COSM242 Continuation of practice on patrons and mannequins covering all areas of Cosmetology. 4.00 20.00 12.00
COSM250 Practical application on patrons. Review of all areas of Cosmetology. 5.67 20.00 13.00
COSM251 Practical application on patrons. Review and final State Board Exam in all areas of Cosmetology. 17.00 20.00 45.67
COSM252 Practical application of Cosmetology theory. Students will work with clients in a clinic setting and will complete the number of clock hr. required by the State Board of Cosmetology to be eligible to take the State License Exam. 5.00 20.00 25.33
COSM260 Practical training in Business Management, salesmanship, bookkeeping, inventory control and professional attitudes and development. 5.67 20.00 11.33
COSM270 Preparation in knowledge and skills to meet the needs of students using methods and practices for instruction in Cosmetology classrooms and clinics. Fall, Spring. 0.67 6.67 0.67
COSM271 The methods, principles and procedures for construction of Lesson Plans for Practical and Theory areas. Fall, Spring. 0.67 6.67 2.67
COSM272 The focus is on a variety of teaching methods and strategies, which are appropriate for secondary and post-secondary vocational educators. Fall, Spring. 0.67 6.67 2.67
COSM273 Construction and use of Instructor made tests, procedures for hands-on testing. Procedures for determining and reporting grades and procedures for evaluating instructional effectiveness. Fall, Spring. 0.67 6.67 2.00
COSM274 The focus is on practical clinic management techniques. Records and reports of student progress for the NM State Board of Cosmetology and the Cosmetology Department. Monitoring safety requirements and equipment maintenance. Developing methods for client-student relations. Fall, Spring. 0.33 6.67 2.00
COSM275 Selection of relative visual aids for classroom instruction. Develop handouts, performance and visual aid materials to be used in clinic and classroom. Fall, Spring. 0.33 6.67 1.33
COSM276 Includes techniques and procedures to provide instructors with skills for managing groups of students. Content: Classroom atmosphere, records, reports, safety, sterilization, sanitation and supervision. Fall, Spring.
COSM277 Develop practical clinic management techniques. Supervision of student skills in classroom and clinic situations. Fall, Spring. 0.33 6.67 2.00
COSM278 Designed to meet the requirements of the NM State Board of Cosmetologists Rules and Regulations Statutes. 1990. Fall, Spring. 0.33 6.67 0.67
COSM291 Designed for students to study research, selected topics, issues and/or problems in Cosmetology. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator. Fall, Spring. 5.33 20.00 29.33
COSM293 Special course offerings, semesters, workshops in various areas of Cosmetology as needed. Prerequisite: Permission of Program Coordinator. Fall, Spring.

"COSM: Cosmetology "Three Fall Subject Average - Enroll: 163.00 Capacity: 433.33 Credits: 502.67'