Cosmetology, Certificate Level I

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The Cosmetology Operator Program is 1500 clock hours as prescribed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and the State Legislature. 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.

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First Semester

CSME 1401 - Orientation to Cosmetology 4 semester hours
CSME 1405 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology 4 semester hours
CSME 1447 - Principles of Skin Care / Facials and Related Theory 4 semester hours
CSME 1443 - Manicuring and Related Theory 4 semester hours

Total: 16 (Clock Hours: 512)

Second Semester

CSME 2343 - Salon Development 3 semester hours *
CSME 1453 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory 4 semester hours
CSME 2401 - The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory 4 semester hours
CSME 2310 - Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory 3 semester hours

Total: 14 (Clock Hours: 560)

Third Semester

CSME 1451 - Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice 4 semester hours *
CSME 2439 - Advanced Hair Design 4 semester hours *
CSME 2441 - Preparation for State Licensing Examination 4 semester hours ¹

Total: 12 (Clock Hours: 448)

Total for First Year: 42 (Clock Hours: 1520)

¹ Capstone course.

*Course may be articulated through an approved high school dual credit agreement.

**In order to progress from one semester to another, students must earn a passing grade in each required course. Students who do not pass a course must enroll in the same course the next semester. Students will not earn clock hours until they attend class hours equal to the course(s) failed.