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COS 1212 Hair Dressing Theory II
Catalog description: Basic study of the properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair care and design.
Course Type: Theory
Instructor Name: Rebekah Vinson
Office: Adjacent to Cosmetology classroom
Office Phone: 870-358-8613
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: Wed 8:00-9:30 a.m
Monday and Tuesday: 8:00-10:00a.m.
Department Information
Course Department: Cosmetology
Academic Department: Applied Science
Dean: Robert Summers
Dean contact number: 870-512-7710
Dean Email: [email protected]
Materials: Required and Optional
Required Text(s): Milady Standard Cosmetology, 2016 Edition; Cengage Learning
ISBN 978-1-2857-6941-7
Required Materials: Cosmetology Kit as required by state board
ASUN campus Email and ---My ASUN portal Username and Password (same for email and Portal)
Additional Information or Comments from the Instructor
This syllabus and all documents associated with the syllabus are considered a contract between the student and the
instructor. Students are expected to carefully read and review the syllabus and all associated documents in order to be
familiar with course expectations and policies.
Institutional Learning Outcomes
Upon graduating from ASU-Newport with any Associate Degree, a student will be proficient in the following:
Institutional Learning Outcomes
ILO1: Communication
Goal: Students will express ideas, knowledge, and concepts in a clear and concise manner.
a) Written
b) Verbal
c) Interpersonal
ILO2: Reasoning
Goal: Students will apply reasoning skills in a variety of environments, which demonstrates problem-solving and applied
knowledge.
a) Explore
b) Locate
c) Interpret
d) Evaluate
e) Apply
ILO3: Responsibility
Goal: Students will participate in service activities that instill in them a sense of social responsibility.
a) Civic
b) Academic
c) Financial
Cosmetology Departmental Learning Outcomes
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Communication Skills
a) Students will demonstrate effective listening, speaking, reading, and writing communication skills.
b) Students will identify an appropriate audience when producing and utilizing listening, speaking, reading, and
writing skills.
c) Students will discern the purposes of listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills.
 Math Skills
a) Students will demonstrate the ability to solve problems using a mathematical process.
b) Students will show the ability to distinguish between multiple types of equations and apply the correct problem
solving procedure.
c) Students will demonstrate the ability to graph equations.
d) Students will display, analyze, and interpret data.
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 Critical Thinking Skills
a) Students will evaluate concepts learned and apply them to assignments that reflect real life scenarios. (Life
application)
b) Students will demonstrate the ability to locate and effectively assess value, relevance, authority, and
applicability of information. (Information literacy)
c) Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the type of problem and, from multiple problem solving
methods, choose the best method for a possible solution to the problem. (Problem solving)
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Technology Skills
a) Students will demonstrate the ability to identify the type of problem and, from multiple problem solving
methods, choose the best method for a possible solution to the problem. (Problem solving)
b) Students will demonstrate basic skills required to utilize computer hardware, software, and external
devices.
c) Students will display the ability to access and utilize an array of software programs both online and offline
d) Students will show the capacity to communicate electronically including the sending and receiving of email
and adding and opening attachments.
e) Students will demonstrate skills necessary to utilize the campus Learning Management System (LMS) to
access direct and indirect academic tools and resources.
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be proficient in the following:
1. Summarize what hair is, the chief composition of hair, division of hair, facts relating to hair
structure, growth and distribution.
2. Summarize basic scalp care and list the scalp and hair disorders commonly seen in the salon and
school and know which can be treated there.
3. List the basic techniques, for cutting with scissors or with a razor.
4. List the basic elements and techniques of hairstyling.
5. Describe permanent waving, chemical relaxing and hair coloring.
6. Identify the chemistry, techniques, purposes, safety precautions and principles of salon chemicals.
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instructor. Students are expected to carefully read and review the syllabus and all associated documents in order to be
familiar with course expectations and policies.
Institutional Grading Scale
Grading Scale:
 A: 93-100
 B: 85-92
 C: 76-84
 D: 65-75
 F: 0-64
 S: Satisfactory
 U: Unsatisfactory
Academic Dishonesty
The ASUN policy for Academic Dishonesty can be found on pages 238-240 of the ASU—Newport Catalog
(The Student Handbook Section). Cases of cheating and plagiarism can result in failing an assignment, failing
the course, the student being reported to the Dean of General Education and/or a report of the event being
placed in a student’s record.
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Plagiarism detection software will be used to aid in maintaining academic honesty and integrity.
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Academic dishonesty and plagiarism will not be tolerated.
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The first offense will result in a 0 grade for the assignment.
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The second offense will result in a failing (F) grade for the course and the reporting of the incident to the
Dean of General Education.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
In order to obtain appropriate disability related accommodations and services to which they are entitled,
students with documented disabilities should voluntarily and confidentially provide the Office of Disability
Services (870-358-8636 or [email protected] ) with appropriate medical documentation regarding the
nature and extent of their disability, make their needs known to this Office and follow established procedures
for acquiring needed services and accommodations in the classroom or online.
Information Technology Services
If you experience any problems or issues with the Portal or other equipment, please contact ITS at 870-5127783 or [email protected].
ASU-Newport provides a number of different services to assist students in areas that directly impact their
academic success. The following direct websites will help you get in touch with those services that may be
needed during your time as an ASUN student.
Academic Support Center: https://portal.asun.edu/ICS/Academic_Support_and_Testing_Services/
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Financial Aid: https://portal.asun.edu/ICS/Financial_Aid/
Career Pathways: https://portal.asun.edu/ICS/Career_Pathways/
University Police: https://portal.asun.edu/ICS/Campus_Police/
Information Technology Services: 512-7783 or [email protected]
Disability Services: http://www.asun.edu/disability_services
Admissions: https://portal.asun.edu/ICS/Admissions/
Course Policies and Procedures
Correspondence Policy YOU CAN USE E-MAIL to correspond with students IF you are BOTH using the ASUN e-mail
accounts. We have a secure server and our e-mails are username/password protected. You SHOULD use the ASUN email to discuss grades and student progress because it gives you a secure, written record of correspondence. I
recommend that you use this as your primary means of correspondence if the student cannot come in person. This
only applies if you BOTH are using the ASUN e-mail accounts.
Attendance Policy
A student accumulating 60 hours of absence from class/lab will be automatically placed on probation. A
student who accumulates more than 72 hours of absence may be terminated from the program at the end of that
semester or summer term. Students must have logged in 1500 hours of class and lab time to graduate. Students
are responsible for meeting the clock hour criteria during regularly scheduled classes.
Classroom Policies
See additional handout.
Cell Phone Policy
See additional handout.
Inclement Weather
In the event of inclement weather, class cancelation is left to the discretion of the Chancellor. You will be
notified of class cancelation on the university website, through news media, and through REACH. Please make
any additional statements concerning your personal inclement weather policy.
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instructor. Students are expected to carefully read and review the syllabus and all associated documents in order to be
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Academic Calendar
August 24 (M) Full Term Fall Courses Begin
August 31 (M) Last Day for Schedule Adjustments for Full Term Courses
September 7 (M) Labor Day Holiday
November 9 (M) Spring Registration Opens
November 19 (R) Last Day to Withdraw for Full Term Courses
November 23-27 (M-F) Fall Break/Thanksgiving Holidays
December 11 (F) Last Day for Full Term Applied Science/Allied Health Courses
December 14-15 (M-T) Final Exams Applied Science/Allied Health Courses
December 15 ((T) Spring Intersession Registration Opens
December 18 (F) Grades Due in Admission
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instructor. Students are expected to carefully read and review the syllabus and all associated documents in order to be
familiar with course expectations and policies.