NAVARRO COLLEGE CSME 1401 HYBRID SPRING 18 SONGER

CSME 1401 Orientation to Cosmetology 100% Online Department of Cosmetology

Renda Songer W 7:30-5:30 TH 7:30-5:30 600 N. HWY 77, Waxahachie, TX 75165 972-937-9191 Office Hours: by appointment renda.songer@navarrocollege.edu

1. Introduction, Rationale & Catalog Description of the Course

Orientation to Cosmetology: 4 credit hours = 128 contact hours An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of Cosmetology

For a successful Cosmetology career, students need to acquire the skills and qualifications essential to becoming a productive member of Cosmetology industry.

The student will exhibit comprehension of the history of cosmetology, professional ethics, demonstrate sanitation and safety, and explain the rules and regulations of the institution, department and the state.

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Milady’s Standard Cosmetology, Delmar Learning (a division of) Thomson Learning, Inc.5 Maxwell Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065-2912 Copyright 2016 Texas Occupational Code: Chapter 1602 & 1603, General Rules and Regulations including Sanitary Rulings, Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Austin, Texas The student will need access to the internet for this course. Students may utilize the campus student computer lab at their convenience during regular hours or they may choose to utilize their personal internet enabled device. Some assignments may be completed using a hand help smart device, however not ALL assignments will be able to be completed on said device.

3. Student Learning Outcomes: Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

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Students will exhibit effective sanitation, infection control, & blood spill and clean- up procedures.

The student will be able to pass a comprehensive exam over all course of study with a 70%

4. Core Objectives: Upon completion of the core curriculum, students are expected to demonstrate competence in all of the core objectives listed in the college catalog. The overall content of this course is designed to enhance skills in each of the following core objectives.

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Critical Thinking Skills - to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information Communication Skills - to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication Empirical and Quantitative Skills - to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions Social Responsibility - to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities Personal Responsibility – ability to connect choices, actions and consequences to ethical decision-making Teamwork – to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

5. Method of Instruction: this is an internet-based course. Students must have regular access to a computer and a reliable internet connection, either on campus or in a personal setting, to complete all assignments. STUDENTS ARE EXPECTED TO SPEND A MINIMUM OF 8 TO 12 HOURS PER WEEK READING, REVIEWING, COMPLETING ASSIGNMENTS, TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS COURSE. This course includes a total of 128 hours overall. STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND A BRIEF ORIENTATION SESSION ON CAMPUS AND A PROCTORED FINAL EXAM FOR THIS COURSE ON CAMPUS.

To access the website: (1) Go to: www.navarrocollege.edu (2) Click on Quick Links (3) Under the Student column, click on CANVAS (4) Enter your User Name and Password (5) Click on the course

6. Method of Evaluation: this course contains 12 units of study as listed under student learning outcomes on this syllabus. Students must complete every assignment in each unit.

Assignments may include any or all of the following: 1. Video Lectures 2. Discussion Board Assignments 3. Quizzes

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Essays Group Projects Unit Pre-Assessment Unit Post Assessment Comprehensive Pre-Assessment Comprehensive Post Assessment

7. Grade Criteria will conform to the established policy of Navarro College as stated in the College catalog: A=90-100%; B=80-89%; C=70-79%; D=60-69%; F=59% or below.

8. Attendance & Preparation: : Regular (daily or weekly) online work is a key element for student success in an internet-based class. Students must log-on to each online course and complete an assignment during the first week of the semester to document participation in the course.

Failure to complete the first assignment by the deadline provided on Canvas will result in the student’s being dropped from the course. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INVIDIEAL STUDENT TO PAY ATTENTION TO EACH ASSIGNMENT AND THE DUE DATE AS APPLICABLE. Although the instructor MAY withdraw you from the class for insufficient participation, the RESPONSIBILITY for dropping a class belongs to you! If you are unable to complete the course, you should withdraw from it formally in the office of the registrar if you wish to avoid receiving a failing grade. College transcripts are a lifelong attachment!

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Failure to withdraw may result in your name remaining on the class roll and you will receive an ‘F’ at the end of the semester.

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Deadlines for withdrawing from the course and their associated consequences to your college transcript are recorded in academic calendar on the Navarro College website.

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If you experience difficulty in this course or in meeting the class schedule, contact the instructor immediately to discuss your options.

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Prior to dropping a course, students must advise the instructor of the intent to drop the course using Navarro College e-mail. If the instructor and student mutually agree it is in the student’s best interest to drop the course, the student must officially drop the online class by submitting a request to the college Registrar (registrar@navarrocollege.edu) and copying the instructor via Navarro College e-mail.

9. Late Work/Make-Up Exams: Late work in NOT accepted in this course except in the case of a documented instance of internet failure.

10. Final Exams: Students are required to take final exams during the posted final exam week and should not make travel reservations or other plans which would require them to request an early final. Requests for early finals are granted only in exceptional circumstances, and personal/family travel plans are not deemed as exceptional circumstances. Please visit the Navarro College Website for the final exam schedule: www.navarrocollege.edu

11. Special notes:

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If you are receiving financial aid grants or loans, you must ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE in all classes FROM THE FIRST CLASS DAY. Do not drop or stop attending any class without consulting the Financial Aid Office. Changes in your enrollment level and/or failing grades may require you to repay financial aid funds.

• All students receiving Veterans Administration (VA) benefits must notify the Veteran’s Certifying Official of any enrollment changes as soon as they are made. The Veterans Affairs benefit recipient needs to be aware that the VA may require repayment of all benefits received since the beginning of a semester for any course in which a “W” grade is received • According to current Texas law, dropping a course may have serious academic consequences as well. Under most circumstances, a maximum of 6 courses may be dropped throughout the entire undergraduate degree program. Before you decide to withdraw from this or any other course, make sure you understand the consequences.

For more information see the Office of the Registrar.

12. Classroom Policies Course Content and Rigor: College-level courses may include controversial, sensitive, and/or adult material. Students are expected to have the readiness for college-level rigor and content.

Email: All Navarro College students are required to use their Navarro College email to correspond with instructors and other Navarro College personnel.

Academic Integrity: Students are expected to do their own work at all times. Cheating is a serious offense with serious consequences which may include any of the following: a grade of zero, course failure, or removal from a program.

Student Conduct in Online Classes: All students enrolled in online classes shall follow the tenets of common decency and acceptable behavior conducive to a positive online learning environment. Behavior deemed by the instructor to be disruptive may result in the student being dropped from the course.

13. Subject to Change: The Course Syllabus and/or the Course Calendar may be changed as the term progresses at the discretion of the department and/or instructor.

14. Major Course Topics:

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Chapter 1 Cosmetology: The History and Opportunities Chapter 2 Life Skills Chapter 3 Your Professional Image Chapter 4 Communicating for Success Chapter 5 Infection Control: Principles and Practice Chapter 9 Nail Structure & Growth Chapter 10 Nail Disorders & Diseases

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Chapter 11 Property of Hair and Scalp Chapter 12 Basics of Chemistry Chapter 14 Theory of Principles of Hair Design Chapter 25 Theory of Manicuring Chapter 26 Theory of Pedicuring

15. Institutional Policies: The below links to the College Catalog, Student Handbook, and specific College policies and/or procedures provide more detailed information. Students are expected and required to have read the Student Handbook and to consult appropriate sections of the College Catalog for general academic information. Additional links to BlackBoard and WebAdvisor are provided below.

Student Handbook: http://navarrocollege.edu/handbook/ College Catalog: http://navarrocollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog Disability Services: It is the responsibility of the student to contact Navarro College Disability Services Office to request accommodations. Information on how to process this request may be obtained by clicking on the following link: http://www.navarrocollege.edu/supportservices/disability-services/. The instructor is committed to helping each student reach his/her academic potential and to providing every student equal opportunity to participate in and engage with the course. In keeping with this commitment, effort has been made to develop accessible learning materials that provide equal access. Please contact the instructor immediately if access to course materials is restricted due to a disability so the issue(s) can be resolved in a timely manner.

Academic Decorum: http://navarrocollege.edu/handbook/table-of-contents/academicdecorum/ Includes: Civility, Being a Successful Student, Classroom Decorum, Change of Grade, Grade Challenge Procedure, Academic Integrity, and User Responsibilities for IT Resources/Penalties for Violation of Technology Policy, Tobacco Use Policy

Student Rights and Responsibilities: http://navarrocollege.edu/handbook/table-ofcontents/students-rights-and-responsiblilities/

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA): http://navarrocollege.smartcatalogiq.com/en/2016-2017/Catalog/Academic-Policies-andInformation/Academic-Policies/Access-to-Student-Records

Student Support and Administrative Services: http://navarrocollege.edu/handbook/table-of-contents/student-services/

Canvas: https://navarrocollege.instructure.com/login/canvas/

WebAdvisor: http://webadvisor.navarrocollege.edu/WebAdvisor/

Course Calendar: The course calendar is available on Canvas.

EEOC Statement: Navarro College shall comply with existing federal and state laws and regulations, including the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (P. L. 88-352) and Executive Order 11246 (Revised Order #4), where applicable, with respect to the availability of student loans, grants, scholarships, and job opportunities, with respect to the employment and promotion of teaching and non-teaching personnel, with respect to the student and faculty activities conducted on premises owned or occupied by the College. Navarro College shall not discriminate either in favor of or against any person on account of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, handicap, marital status or veteran’s status.