Cosmetology, Certificate of Completion
- Academic Year: 2019-2020
- Division / Department: Human Services & Education / Cosmetology
- Degree Code: COSMETOLOGY.CERT
Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
In addition to meeting admission requirements to the College, individuals who wish to enroll in in the Cosmetology program must meet entrance requirements as stated on the Cosmetology website or by contacting the program director for further information.
This program is designed to provide the students with the skills and knowledge for successful entry into the field of Cosmetology. The Level I Certificate Program can be completed by a full-time student in 16 months.
Students who complete the program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion and take the Texas licensure examinations. This examination is the capstone experience.
Semester I
| CSME 1405 Fundamentals of Cosmetology
Course Description× CSME 1405 Fundamentals of Cosmetology Lab Fee: $9.00 Special Fee: $326.00 A course in the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling, and comb out. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/8 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory & Practice
Course Description× CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory & Practice Lab Fee: $9.00 Instruction in the artistry of hair design. Topics include theory, techniques, and application of hair design. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/8 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 1443 Manicuring & Related Theory
Course Description× CSME 1443 Manicuring & Related Theory Lab Fee: $9.00 Presentation of the theory and practice of nail services. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies related to nail services. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/8 lab) |
4 hours |
| 12 hours |
Semester II
| CSME 1453 Chemical Reformation & Related Theory
Course Description× CSME 1453 Chemical Reformation & Related Theory Lab Fee: $9.00 Special Fee: $506.00 Presentation of the theory and practice of chemical reformation including terminology, application, and workplace competencies. Prerequisites: Completion of the following courses with at least a grade of C: CSME 1405, 1443, and 1451. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/8 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 2401 Principles of Hair Coloring & Related Theory
Course Description× CSME 2401 Principles of Hair Coloring & Related Theory Lab Fee: $9.00 Presentation of the theory, practice, and chemistry of hair color. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies related to hair color. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSME 1405, 1443, and 1451 with minimum grade C. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/8 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 2439 Advanced Hair Design
Course Description× CSME 2439 Advanced Hair Design Lab Fee: $9.00 Advanced concepts in the theory and practice of hair design. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSME 1405, 1443, and 1451 with minimum grade C. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/6 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 2237 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques
Course Description× CSME 2237 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques Lab Fee: $9.00 Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques, including hair designs, professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies. Prerequisites: Successful completion CSME 1405, 1443, and 1451 with minimum grade C. Semester Hours 2 (0 lec/7 lab) |
2 hours |
| 14 hours |
Semester III
| CSME 2441 Preparation for State Licensing Exam
Course Description× CSME 2441 Preparation for State Licensing Exam Lab Fee: $9.00 Special Fee: $365.00 Preparation for the state licensing examination. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSME 1453, 2237, 2401, and 2439 with minimum grade C. Semester Hours 4 (1 lec/9 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement
Course Description× CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement Lab Fee: $9.00 A course in the theory, application, and related technology of nail enhancements. Prerequsisites: Successful completion of CSME 1453, 2237, 2401, and 2439 with minimum grade of C. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/4 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 1447 Principles of Skin Care/Facials & Related Theory
Course Description× CSME 1447 Principles of Skin Care/Facials & Related Theory Lab Fee: $9.00 Special Fee: $13.00 In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials, and cosmetics. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSME 1453, 2237, 2401, and 2439 with minimum grade of C. Semester Hours 4 (2 lec/5 lab) |
4 hours |
| CSME 2443 Salon Development
Course Description× CSME 2443 Salon Development Lab Fee: $9.00 Procedures necessary for salon development. Topics include professional ethics and goal setting, salon operation, and record keeping. Prerequisites: Successful completion of CSME 1453, 2237, 2401, and 2439 with minimum grade C. Semester Hours 4 (3 Lec/3 Lab) |
4 hours |
| 16 hours |
| Total hours: | 42 hours |