The Cosmetology Operator Certificate is designed to provide students with a quality education in the Cosmetology field and to prepare students to pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Examination for licensing. The Operator Certificate covers all areas of cosmetology including hair, nails, and skin.
Full-time students may complete the program in a year by meeting during the day, Monday through Friday. Students unable to meet classes during the day may schedule evening classes that meet Monday through Thursday. Part-time students are able to satisfy the requirements in approximately 24 months by following the recommended schedule of courses.
The High School Operator Certificate is designed to provide current high school students with a quality education in the Cosmetology field and prepare students to pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Examination for licensing. The Operator Certificate covers all areas of cosmetology including hair, nails, and skin. High school students must complete requirements before graduation from high school and must pass all academic classes at the high school.
The Cosmetology High School Operator program requires completion of eight Cosmetology courses with a grade of “C” or better before graduation from high school. Students must complete all courses approved for the High School Operator Certificate.
Completion of Cosmetology courses CSME 1401 through CSME 2441 with a grade of “C” or better will prepare and allow the student to acquire the credit and clock hours of instruction necessary to be eligible to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations Examination for licensure in Texas.
Effective September 1, 2017, HB 1508 amends the Texas Occupations Code Section 53 that requires education providers to notify potential or enrolled students that a criminal history may make them ineligible for an occupational license upon program completion. Program specific information will be provided in course syllabi.
Full-Time Schedules
Certificate - Cosmetology Operator (Full-Time)
Certificate - High School Operator (Full-Time)
Certificate - Cosmetology Operator
Level One Certificate
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CSME 1401 | Orientation to Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME 1451 | Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice | 4 |
| CSME 1410 | Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| CSME 2401 | Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME 1443 | Manicuring and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME 1453 | Chemical Reformation and Related Theory | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 12 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| CSME 1348 | Principles of Skin Care | 3 |
| CSME 2441 | Preparation for the State Licensing Examination | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 31 | |
This is a suggested course of study for student beginning the program in the fall.
Certificate - High School Operator
Level One Certificate
This is a suggested course of study for the high school student beginning in the fall of their junior year.
Full-Time Student Schedule
| Semester #1 | Semester Credit Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| CSME 1401 | Orientation to Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME 1451 | Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Semester #2 | ||
| CSME 2401 | Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME 1410 | Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Semester #3 | ||
| CSME 1348 | Principles of Skin Care | 3 |
| CSME 1453 | Chemical Reformation and Related Theory | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 7 | |
| Semester #4 | ||
| CSME 1443 | Manicuring and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME 2441 | Preparation for the State Licensing Examination | 4 |
| Semester Credit Hours | 8 | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 31 | |