Cosmetology Recommended Course Sequences
Cosmetology - Certificate
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1401 (Orientation to Cosmetology) | 4 |
| CSME 1405 (Fundamentals of Cosmetology) | 4 |
| CSME 1443 (Manicuring and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 1410 (Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 1453 (Chemical Reformation and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 2501 (The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory) | 5 |
| CSME 1451 (Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice) | 4 |
| CSME 1447 (Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 2439 (Advanced Hair Design) | 4 |
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CSME 2441 (Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination) |
4 |
| total: | 41 |
Upon completion of 41 semester hours of Cosmetology courses and completion of 1000 clock hours, the student will be issued a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for the Cosmetology State Board Exam.
Capstone Experience: Pass CSME 2441 with at least 70% and a mock Cosmetology State Board Exam.
Barber and Cosmetology Core - Certificate
Available Fall 2024
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1401 (Orientation to Cosmetology) | 4 |
| CSME 1443 (Manicuring and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 1410 (Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 1405 (Fundamentals of Cosmetology) | 4 |
| CSME 2501 (The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory) | 5 |
| CSME 1453 (Chemical Reformation and Related Theory) | 4 |
| total: | 25 |
Class A Barber - Certificate
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1401 (Orientation to Cosmetology) | 4 |
| CSME 1443 (Manicuring and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 1410 (Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory) | 4 |
| CSME 1405 (Fundamentals of Cosmetology) | 4 |
| CSME 2501 (The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory) | 5 |
| CSME 1453 (Chemical Reformation and Related Theory) | 4 |
| BARB 1402 (Barber Styling I) | 4 |
| BARB 1442 (Barber Styling II) | 4 |
| BARB 2431 (Advanced Barber Styling I) | 4 |
| BARB 2441 (Advanced Barber Styling II) | 4 |
| total: | 41 |
Cosmetology to Barber - Certificate
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| BARB 1402 (Barber Styling I) | 4 |
| BARB 1442 (Barber Styling II) | 4 |
| BARB 2431 (Advanced Barber Styling I) | 4 |
| BARB 2441 (Advanced Barber Styling II) | 4 |
| Total: | 16 |
Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist - Certificate
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1348 (Principles of Skin Care) | 3 |
| CSME 1547 (Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory) | 5 |
| CSME 1521 (Principles of Facial/Esthetics Technology) | 5 |
| CSME 1545 (Principles of Facial/Esthetics Technology II) | 5 |
| CSME 2431 (Principles of Facial/Esthetics Technology III) | 4 |
| Total: | 22 |
Upon completion of 22 semester hours of Esthetician courses and completion of 750 clock hours, the student will be issued a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for the Esthetician State Board Exam. Capstone Experience: Pass CSME 2431 with at least 70% and a mock Esthetician State Board Exam.
Nail Technician - Certificate
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1430 (Orientation to Nail Technology) | 4 |
| CSME 1431 (Principles of Nail Technology I) | 4 |
| CSME 1441 (Principles of Nail Technology II) | 4 |
| CSME 2430 (Nail Enhancement) | 4 |
| Total: | 16 |
Upon completion of 16 semester hours of Nail Technician courses and completion of 600 clock hours, the student will be issued a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for the Nail Technician State Board Exam.
Capstone Experience: Pass CSME 1443 with at least 70% and a mock State Board Exam.
Cosmetology Instructor - Certificate
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1535 (Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology) | 5 |
| CSME 1434 (Cosmetology Instructor I) | 4 |
| CSME 2414 (Cosmetology Instructor II) | 4 |
| CSME 2449 (Cosmetology Instructor III) | 4 |
| CSME 2444 (Cosmetology Instructor IV) | 4 |
| CSME 2445 (Instructional Theory & Clinic Operations) | 4 |
| total: | 25 |
Upon completion of 25 semester hours of Instruction courses and completion of 750 clock hours, the student will be issued a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for the Instructor State Board Exam. Capstone Experience: Pass CSME 2445 with at least 70% and a mock Instructor State Board Exam.
Cosmetology Instructor - Certificate
(with at least one year of work experience in the Cosmetology field)
| Subject | Semester Hours |
|---|---|
| CSME 1535 (Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology) | 5 |
| CSME 1434 (Cosmetology Instructor I) | 4 |
| CSME 2444 (Cosmetology Instructor IV) | 4 |
| CSME 2445 (Instructional Theory & Clinic Operations) | 4 |
| Total: | 17 |
Upon completion of 17 semester hours of instruction courses and completion of 500 clock hours, the student will be issued a certificate of completion and become eligible to apply for the Instructor State Board Exam
Capstone Experience: Pass CSME 2445 with at least 70% and Mock Instructor State Board Exam.