Cosmetology, AAS

To complete an Associate of Applied Science Degree, a student must complete the Cosmetology, Certificate Level I plus the second year requirements. NOTE: A criminal background clearance may be required before acceptance into any cosmetology program.

Students taking classes to become a Cosmetologist, Nail Tech, Esthetician or a Cosmetology Instructor must take and pass the exam given by the TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING AND REGULATIONS to get their license. A license issued by the state of Texas is required before a student can work in the field of Cosmetology.

NOTICE OF POTENTIAL INELIGIBILITY FOR LICENSE

In some cases, TDLR (Texas Department of License and Regulation), according to Texas Law, restricts the issuance of a license based on the applicant’s criminal history.

All applicants are issued a form, and it is up to the applicant to follow through if there is a question about his or her criminal history.

Cosmetology instructors can help applicants with forms that need to be filled in and sent to TDLR. This information will be kept private between applicant and TDLR.

First Year

Completion of the Cosmetology, Certificate Level I

Second Year

First Semester

ENGL 1301 - Composition I 3 semester hour(s)
ACCT 2301 - Principles of Financial Accounting 3 semester hour(s)
BCIS 1305 - Business Computer Applications 3 semester hour(s)
BUSI 2304 - Business Report Writing and Correspondence 3 semester hour(s)
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 semester hour(s) OR
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 semester hour(s)

Total: 15 Hours

Second Semester

BUSI 1301 - Business Principles 3 semester hour(s)
Social and Behavioral Sciences Elective (select from Core Curriculum list) 3 semester hour(s)
Humanities OR Creative Arts Elective (select from Core Curriculum list) 3 semester hour(s)
Math OR Life and Physical Sciences Elective (select from Core Curriculum list) 3 semester hour(s)
Choose one Elective from the following list:
- HRPO 1311 - Human Relations 3 semester hours
- HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management 3 semester hours
- BUSI 2301 - Business Law 3 semester hours
- BMGT 1327 - Principles of Management 3 semester hours
- BUSG 1304 - Financial Literacy 3 semester hours

Total: 15 Hours

Total Hours for AAS Degree: 60

Each student must complete the required hours and have the Director of the Cosmetology Program submit paperwork to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for test date.