CM 100 Introduction to Cosmetology
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Cosmetology Program.
Co-requisites: CM 102 and CM 105.
This theory based course will develop the students’ professionalism and communication skills, and will incorporate infection control, sanitation and decontamination procedures and salon safety practices, as well as provide design elements and principles of hairstyling.

CM 102 Applied Chemistry of Cosmetology
4 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Cosmetology Program.
Co-requisite: CM 100 and CM 105.
This course is designed as an introduction to basic chemistry and emphasizes the physical and chemical properties of cosmetic materials.

CM 105 Introduction to Salon Management
5 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to the Cosmetology Program.
Co-requisite: CM 100 and CM 102.
Introduces the student to basic fundamental practical of cosmetology including hair, skin, and nail care, hair styling and shaping, manicures, pedicure, facials, chemical thermal services. It is designed to cultivate the proper development of manipulative skills and sanitary practicing procedures. Course utilizes mannequins and classmates.

CM 106 Concepts to Cosmetology
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, and CM 105.
Co-requisites: CM 110.
Theory based study of facials and make up applications, hair removal, basic skin and nail structure and growth patterns. Properties of hair and scalp, manicuring and pedicure techniques.

CM 110 Salon Management I
5 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, and CM 105.
Co-requisite: CM 106.
Processes and procedures for desk, and dispensary, and procedures for client services. Provides the student opportunity to demonstrate the implementation of cosmetology processes and procedures on clients under the direct supervision of a Master Instructor.

CM 115 Salon Management II
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, CM 105, CM 106, CM 110.
Theory based hair shaping procedures, business skills and on-the-job procedures needed to develop a successful cosmetologist. Continued practice of all clinical lab application techniques under the direct supervision of a Master Instructor.

CM 200 Principles of Cosmetology
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, CM 105, CM 106, CM 110, and CM 115.
Co-requisites: CM 202 and CM 205.
In-depth theory study in chemical texture services and all segments of hair color. The structure of the hand, arm, and nail disease and disorders are included. Provides knowledge of the art and science of nail technology and artificial enhancements.

CM 202 Cosmetology Law and Ethics
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, CM 105, CM 110, and CM 115.
Co-requisites: CM 200 and CM 205.
Provides theory based study of West Virginia of Barbers and Cosmetologists’ rules and regulations.

CM 205 Salon Management III
6 Semester Hours
Prerequisite: CM 100, CM 102, CM 105, CM 110, and CM 115.
Co-requisites: CM 200 and CM 202.
Focuses on development speed and efficiency processes and procedures of client services in a clinical environment under the direct supervision of a Master Instructor.

CM 206 Advanced Cosmetology
3 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, CM 105, CM 110, CM 115, CM 200, CM 202, and CM 205.
Co-requisites: CM 208 and CM 210.
Advanced theory/lab cosmetology chemistry and the structure of anatomy. Basics of electricity are discussed. An in-depth study of the anatomical structures affected by cosmetological services including skin diseases and disorders.

CM 208 Cosmetology Seminar
2 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 100, CM 102, CM 105, CM 110, CM 115, CM 200, CM 200, CM 202, and CM 205.
Co-requisites: CM 206 and CM 210.
Theory based salon business skills to prepare the student for entry level salon employment.

CM 210 Salon Management IV
10 Semester Hours
Prerequisites: CM 110, CM 102, CM 105, CM 110, CM 115, CM 200, CM 202, and CM 205.
Co-requisites: CM 206 and CM 208.
Extensive review and preparing for 2,000 final clock hour exam which incorporates a total review of the cosmetology curriculum. A comprehensive written and practical exam is given in preparation of the cosmetology curriculum. Students implement their own judgement of client services, procedures and solutions to be used on the clinic with supervision of a Master Instructor.