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Lamar State College Port Arthur
2017-2018 Catalog
The Cosmetology Program prepares students for a
career
as
cosmetology
professional.
The
recommended courses of study are designed to meet
licensure requirements established by the Texas
Department of Licensing & Regulation.
Courses of study lead to the following awards:
• Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology
Operator (60 semester credit hours with 1,536
cosmetology clock hours in classroom/lab).
• Associate of Applied Science in Cosmetology
Instructor (60 semester credit hours with 864
cosmetology clock hours in classroom/lab).
• Level 1 Certificate in Cosmetology Operator (42
semester credit hours with 1,536 cosmetology
clock hours in classroom/lab).
• Level 1 Certificate in Cosmetology Instructor
(21 semester credit hours with 512 cosmetology
clock hours in the classroom/lab).
• Level 1 Certificate in Esthetics (20 semester
credit hours, 800 esthetician clock hours in
classroom and lab).
Students who lack a high school diploma, GED or
state-authorized high school equivalent test must
demonstrate necessary skills in reading, writing and
math to enroll in any beginning Cosmetology course.
The designated implement for demonstrating such
skills is the TSI exam. Students seeking the AAS
who fail to meet minimal standards in one or more
of these areas must complete appropriate
developmental courses such as ENGL 0301, ENGL
0310 or MATH 0313.
After completion of a degree or certificate program,
students will have successfully completed all
required courses, will have accrued the required
clock hours of training and will possess knowledge
and skills enabling him or her to pass an
examination administered by the Texas Department
of Licensing and Regulations.
A licensed cosmetology instructor in good standing
in the State of Texas may be awarded 20 semester
credit hours toward an A.A.S. degree in Cosmetology
Instructor. See the “ Credit by Examination ” section
of this catalog for more information. Students who
complete the Esthetics programs will gain the skills
and accumulate sufficient hours of training to be
qualified to take and pass applicable examinations
administered by the Texas Department of Licensing
and Regulations.
Students must earn a minimum grade of ‘C’ in all
technical courses in the Recommended Program of
Study.
Recommended Program of Study
Associate of Applied Science
Degree in Cosmetology Operator
First Year
First Semester ............................................... Credit
CSME 1410 Introduction to Hair Cutting and
Related Theory ................................................ 4
CSME 1501 Orientation to Cosmetology ............... 5
CSME 1553 Chemical Reformation and Related
Theory .............................................................. 5
CSME 2202 Introduction to Application of Hair
Color ................................................................... 2
Total Hours .......................................................... 16
Second Semester ............................................ Credit
CSME 1547 Principles of Skin Care/Facials &
Related Theory .................................................. 5
CSME 2343 Salon Development .............................. 3
CSME 2410 Advanced Hair Cutting and Related
Theory ................................................................ 4
CSME 2501 Principles of Hair Color and Related
Theory ................................................................ 5
Total Hours .......................................................... 17
Summer Term ................................................ Credit
CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory & Practice .... 4
CSME 2441 Preparation for Texas Cosmetology
Commission Exam ............................................. 4
Total Hours ............................................................ 8
Second Year
Third Semester .............................................. Credit
ENGL 1301 Composition I ....................................... 3
Humanities/Fine Arts Course .................................. 3
Social/Behavioral Science Course ............................ 3
SPCH 1315 Public Speaking + ................................... 3
Total Hours ............................................................. 12
Fourth Semester ............................................ Credit
College level Mathematics Course ........................... 3
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers .................... 4
Total Hours ............................................................ 7
Grand Total ......................................................... 60
+ General
education core
Recommended Program of Study
Cosmetology Operator Certificate
First Year
First Semester ............................................... Credit
CSME 1410 Introduction to Hair Cutting &
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