Cosmetology - CO1, Certificate of Completion

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This Certificate Program will provide for 1500 hours of instruction scheduled to be completed within 12 months. This program will provide students with an opportunity to learn the basic manipulative and theoretical skills necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist.

To earn a certificate, students must successfully complete courses contained in a block unit taught in three semesters. To be eligible for licensing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the students must have successfully completed the following courses of study and must show satisfactory completion of the State Administered Examination.

First Semester

CSME 1505 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology Credits: 5
CSME 1410 - Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory Credits: 4
CSME 1453 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory Credits: 4
CSME 1254 - Artistry of Hair Design I Credits: 2

Total: 15 SCH

Second Semester

CSME 2401 - The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory Credits: 4
CSME 2410 - Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory Credits: 4
CSME 1255 - Artistry of Hair Design II Credits: 2
CSME 2350 - Preparation for the State Licensing Written Examination Credits: 3

Total: 13 SCH

Third Semester

CSME 2337 - Advanced Cosmetology Techniques Credits: 3
CSME 2441 - Preparation for the State Licensing Examination Credits: 4 ►
CSME 2439 - Advanced Hair Design Credits: 4
CSME 2343 - Salon Development Credits: 3

Total: 14 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate = 42

► Students should plan to take the capstone course in their last semester and should speak with their advisor prior to registering for the final semester.

♦ Core curriculum course.