Cosmetology - CO1, Certificate of Completion

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The Certificate Program will provide for 1000 hours of instruction, scheduled to be completed within 2 semesters. This program will provide students with an opportunity to learn the basic manipulative and theoretical skills necessary to become a licensed cosmetologist.

To be eligible for licensing by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, the student must have a GED or high school diploma, 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 1254 - Artistry of Hair Design I Credits: 2
CSME 1453 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory Credits: 4

Total: 15 SCH

Second Semester

CSME 2401 - The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory Credits: 4
CSME 2337 - Advanced Cosmetology Techniques Credits: 3
CSME 2439 - Advanced Hair Design Credits: 4
CSME 2441 - Preparation for the State Licensing Examination Credits: 4

Total: 15 SCH

Total Semester Credit Hours for Certificate = 30

► 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.