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Cosmetology Operator Training Program, A.A.S.

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Division Chair: Heidi Wooten (hwooten@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8310; Faculty Advisor: Debbie Lovelady (dlovelady@ntcc.edu) • 903-434-8208

Students should consult a faculty advisor or an academic advisor early in their program of study. The Cosmetology Operator program consists of a 1500-hour program which offers the instruction required to pass the state cosmetology examination for licensing in Texas and for entry into the field of cosmetology. Training includes haircutting, hair coloring, hair styling, manicures, facials, and related subjects in the hair chemistry, trichology, and cosmetology chemistry. Students will be awarded certificates of competency upon successful completion of the required cosmetology courses. Students must complete 1500 clock hours of instruction to be eligible to take the state board examination. Upon passing that examination, students become licensed hairdressers. This program has the approval of the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. Each student applying for the Cosmetology Operator Training Program must have a pre-enrollment interview with the instructor. Space in the program is limited. Students are encouraged to apply early.

Program Requirements

Core Curriculum Requirements (15 Credit Hours)

English or Speech: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ENGL 1301 - English Composition I 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking 3 credit hours.
SPCH 1321 - Business and Professional Communication 3 credit hours.

Mathematics, Science or Computer Technology: 6 Hours

Two courses:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra 3 credit hours. (or equivalent or higher)
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications I 3 credit hours.

Language, Philosophy and Culture or Creative Arts Elective: 3 Hours

Choose one course from the following:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th Century) 3 credit hours.
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the Present) 3 credit hours.
DRAM 1310 - Introduction to Theatre 3 credit hours.
DRAM 2361 - Theatre History I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2322 - British Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2323 - British Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2327 - American Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2328 - American Literature II 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2332 - World Literature I 3 credit hours.
ENGL 2333 - World Literature II 3 credit hours.
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I 3 credit hours.
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1301 - Appreciation of the Humanities: Pre-Classical through Renaissance 3 credit hours.
HUMA 1302 - Appreciation of the Humanities in Modern Times 3 credit hours.
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation 3 credit hours.
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy 3 credit hours.
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics 3 credit hours.
SPAN 2311 - Intermediate Spanish I 3 credit hours.

Social and Behavioral Sciences: 3 Hours

One course.

PSYC 2301 - Introduction to Psychology 3 credit hours.

Cosmetology Concentration (43 Credit Hours)

CSME 1401 - Orientation to Cosmetology 4 credit hours.
CSME 1405 - Fundamentals of Cosmetology 4 credit hours.
CSME 1410 - Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory 4 credit hours.
CSME 1453 - Chemical Reformation and Related Theory 4 credit hours.
CSME 2401 - The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory 4 credit hours.
CSME 2410 - Intermediate Haircutting and Related Theory 4 credit hours.
CSME 2443 - Salon Development 4 credit hours.
CSME 2337 - Advanced Cosmetology Techniques 3 credit hours.
CSME 2439 - Advanced Hair Design 4 credit hours.
CSME 1421 - Principles of Facial & Skin Care Technology I 4 credit hours.
CSME 2441 - Preparation for State Licensing Exam 4 credit hours.

Other Degree Requirements (2 Credit Hours)

Elective 1 credit hour.
Elective 1 credit hour.

Minimum Required - 60 Credit Hours