Degree(s) Available:
Certificate(s):
The professional field of cosmetology is very diverse with regard to training requirements and areas of employment. The program offers certificates for the facial specialist, instructor license and operator license. An associate of applied science degree is available to an individual who completes degree requirements for the operator license. All of the cosmetology certificate programs are approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. Upon successful completion of the program requirements, graduates are eligible to take their state exam. Upon passing their state exam, program graduates become licensed to practice in the state of Texas.
The cosmetology certificate program is a full time, 12 month program. Graduates of the cosmetology certificate programs have many employment opportunities including becoming a stylist, skin care specialist, make-up artist, or hair coloring and chemical technician. Other areas may be to become a research assistant in the cosmetology industry, a sales representative for a beauty product, or beauty editor for newspapers and magazines. Salaries vary depending upon the place of employment and the graduate’s skills and number of work hours.
The facial specialist certificate will prepare an individual to perform all aspects of skin care and make-up. This certificate is approximately half of the length of the cosmetology certificate program.
The general education core courses will transfer to a variety of universities. Contact the counselor or adviser at any college for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses. Admission Criteria for Operator or Facial Certificates
In addition to the system admission requirements, the following are requirements for admission to the cosmetology program. 1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Completed ENGL 0304 and ENGL 0306 or (ESOL) equivalent, or higher level ENGL course or placement by testing. 3. Minimum age of 17 years.
4. Mandatory attendance at a scheduled orientation session or departmental approval.
5. Program admission for students with previous college experience requires that the student be in disciplinary good standing at all former institutions. No student will be admitted who is under disciplinary suspension status from another college or institution. Any such status requires positive resolution from the other institution before a student will be considered for cosmetology admission.
After program admission approval, the student must have the registration form approved by the cosmetology academic counselor. Applicants who have completed hours in cosmetology in other educational programs may apply for placement by examination for CSME 1254, 1310, 1501, and 1505. Official verification of the hours completed is required.
Progression Requirements
Once admitted to the cosmetology program, a student must attain a grade of "C" or better in each cosmetology course in order to progress in the program.
Readmission Policy
A student who withdraws from the cosmetology program may be readmitted only once with the recommendation of the department faculty.
Cosmetology Instructor Certificate
In addition to the system admission requirements the following are requirements for admission to the cosmetology instructor certificate. 1. High school diploma or GED.
2. Current Texas operator’s license.
3. Within the past five years, applicants must have a minimum of three years work experience as a licensed cosmetologist versed in all phases of cosmetology. Verification will be required.
4. Completion of 12 semester hours in general education including ENGL 1301.
5. Minimum age of 18 years.
6. Must pass comprehensive cosmetology placement examination before taking any cosmetology instructor classes.