Cosmetology
The Cosmetology Program prepares students for a career in the cosmetology profession. Recommended courses of study are designed to meet licensure requirements established by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
Cosmetology Programs
Courses of study lead to the following awards:
- A.A.S. in Cosmetology (70 semester hours with 1,500 clock hours in classroom and lab)
- A.A.S. in Cosmetology Instructor (63 semester hours with 750 clock hours in classroom and lab)
- Level 1 Certificate in Cosmetology Operator (42 semester hours with 1,500 clock hours in classroom and lab)
- Level 1 Certificate in Manicuring Specialty (16 semester hours with 600 clock hours)
- Level 1 Certificate in Facial Specialty (16 semester hours with 600 clock hours in classroom and lab)
Students who lack a high school diploma or GED must demonstrate necessary skills in reading, writing and math to enroll in any beginning Cosmetology course at Lamar State College-Port Arthur. Designated instruments for demonstrating such skills are the TASP and ASSET Placement exams. Students 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 0312 prior to enrolling in any cosmetology course.
On completion of a degree or certificate program, a student will have successfully completed all required courses, will have accrued 1,500 clock hours in training and will possess knowledge and skills enabling him or her to pass an examination administered by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
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 Manicuring or Facial Specialty programs will gain the skills and will accumulate sufficient hours of training to be qualified to take and pass applicable examinations administered by the Texas Cosmetology Commission.
A.A.S. in Cosmetology Operator
FIRST YEAR HOURS
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
CSME 1410 Introduction to Hair
Cutting & Related Theory 160 2 8 4
CSME 1501 Orientation to Cosmetology 176 3 8 5
CSME 1553 Chemical Reformation and Related
Theory 176 3 8 5
CSME 2302 Introduction to Application
of Hair Color 144 3 4 3
Total 656 11 28 17
Second Semester
CSME 1547 Principles of Skin Care/Facials
& Related Theory 176 3 8 5
CSME 2343 Salon Development 96 2 4 3
CSME 2410 Advanced Hair Cutting
& Related Theory 160 2 8 4
CSME 2501 Principles of Hair Color
& Related Theory 176 3 8 5
Total 608 9 28 17
Summer Term
CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory & Practice 112 3 4 4
CSME 2441 Preparation for Texas Cosmetology
Commission Exam 160 2 8 4
Total 272 5 12 8
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
+ENGL 1301 Composition 48 3 0 3
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics 48 3 0 3
+Social/Behavioral Science Elective 48 3 0 3
BUSG 1301 Introduction to Business 48 3 0 3
Total 192 12 0 12
Second Semester
+Humanities/Fine Arts Elective 48 3 0 3
+College-level math course 48 3 0 3
BUSG 2309 Small Business Management 48 3 0 3
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 80 3 2 4
+SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 48 3 0 3
Total 272 15 2 16
Grand Total 2000 52 70 70
+Denotes general education core
A.A.S. in Cosmetology Instructor
FIRST YEAR HOURS
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
CSME 1535 Orientation to Instruction
in Cosmetology 176 3 8 5
CSME 1534 Cosmetology Instructor I 176 3 8 5
CSME 2514 Cosmetology Instructor II 176 3 8 5
Total 528 9 24 15
Second Semester
CSME 2515 Cosmetology Instructor III 176 3 8 5
CSME 2544 Cosmetology Instructor IV 176 3 8 5
CSME 2445 Instruction Theory and
Clinic Operation 160 2 8 4
CSME 2332 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques 144 1 8 3
Total 656 9 32 17
SECOND YEAR
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
ITSC 1401 Introduction to Computers 80 3 2 4
+ENGL 1301 Composition 48 3 0 3
BUSG 1301 Introduction to Business 48 3 0 3
TECM 1303 Technical Mathematics 48 3 0 3
+SPCH 1315 Public Speaking 48 3 0 3
Total 272 15 2 16
Second Semester
+College-level math course 48 3 0 3
GOVT 2301 Introduction to American Government 48 3 0 3
+Social/Behavioral Science elective 48 3 0 3
+Humanities/Fine Arts elective 48 3 0 3
BUSG 2309 Small Business Management 48 3 0 3
Total 240 15 0 15
Grand Total 1696 48 58 63
+Denotes general education core
Cosmetology Operator Level 1 Certificate
Students enrolled in Level 1 certificate programs must demonstrate the fundamental skills necessary for success in the related occupation. The ASSET Placement Examination is used to determine the student's proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math. Students who do not achieve acceptable minimum scores in one or more of these areas must enroll in LC 104, 105, and/or 106. These non-course-based developmental reading, writing, or math sections provide students with opportunities to correct deficiencies. Successful remediation is demonstrated through a second ASSET exam. Students who remain deficient in fundamental skills may be required to successfully complete the appropriate course-based developmental class as a prerequisite to graduation.
FIRST YEAR HOURS
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
CSME 1410 Introduction to Hair Cutting
& Related Theory 160 2 8 4
CSME 1501 Orientation to Cosmetology 176 3 8 5
CSME 1553 Chemical Reformation & Related Theory 176 3 8 5
CSME 2302 Introduction to Application
of Hair Color 144 3 4 3
Total 656 11 28 17
Second Semester
CSME 1547 Principles of Skin Care/Facials
& Related Theory 176 3 8 5
CSME 2343 Salon Development 96 2 4 3
CSME 2410 Advanced Hair Cutting
& Related Theory 160 2 8 4
CSME 2501 Principles of Hair Color
& Related Theory 176 3 8 5
Total 608 10 28 17
Summer Term
CSME 1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory & Practice 112 3 4 4
CSME 2441 Preparation for Texas Cosmetologist
Commission Exam 160 2 8 4
Total 272 5 12 8
Grand Total 1536 26 68 42
Manicuring Specialty Level 1 Certificate
Students enrolled in Level 1 Certificate programs must demonstrate the fundamental skills necessary for success in the related occupation. The ASSET Placement Examination is used to determine the student's proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math. Students who do not achieve acceptable minimum scores in one or more of these areas must enroll in LC 104, 105 and/or 106. These non-course-based developmental reading, writing, and math sections provide students with opportunities to correct deficiencies. Successful remediation is demonstrated through a second ASSET exam. Students who remain deficient in fundamental skills may be required to successfully complete the appropriate course-based developmental class as a prerequisite to graduation.
FIRST YEAR HOURS
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
CSME 1430 Orientation to Nail Technology 160 2 8 4
CSME 1431 Principles of Nail Technology I 160 2 8 4
CSME 1441 Principles of Nail Technology II 160 2 8 4
CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement 160 2 8 4
Grand Total 640 8 32 16
Facial Specialist Level 1 Certificate
Students enrolled in Level 1 Certificate programs must demonstrate the fundamental skills necessary for success in the related occupation. The ASSET Placement Examination is used to determine the student's proficiency in basic reading, writing, and math. Students who do not achieve acceptable minimum scores in one or more of these areas must enroll in LC 104, 105 and/or 106. These non-course-based developmental reading, writing, and math sections provide students with opportunities to correct deficiencies. Successful remediation is demonstrated through a second ASSET exam. Students who remain deficient in fundamental skills may be required to successfully complete the appropriate course-based developmental class as a prerequisite to graduation.
FIRST YEAR HOURS
First Semester Contact Lecture Lab Credit
CSME 1420 Orientation of Facial Specialist 160 2 8 4
CSME 1421 Principles of Facial/Esthetic
Technology I 160 2 8 4
Total 320 4 16 8
Second Semester
CSME 1445 Principles of Facial/Esthetic
Technology II 160 2 8 4
CSME 2431 Principles of Facial/Esthetic
Technology III 160 1 8 4
Total 320 3 16 8
Grand Total 640 8 32 16
Cosmetology Courses (CSME):
1410 Introduction to Hair Cutting and Related Theory 4:2:8
Introduction to the theory and practice of hair cutting. Topics include
terminology, implements, sectioning and finishing techniques.
1420 Orientation to Facial Specialist 4:2:8
An overview of skills and knowledge necessary in the field of facials
and skin care.
1421 Principles of Facial/Esthetic Technology I 4:2:8
An introduction to the principles of facial and esthetic technology.
Topics include anatomy, physiology, theory and related skills of facial
and esthetic technology.
1430 Orientation to Nail Technology 4:2:8
An overview of the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary in the
field of nail technology.
1431 Principles of Nail Technology I 4:2:8
A course in the principles of nail technology. Topics include anatomy,
physiology, theory and related skills of nail technology.
1441 Principles of Nail Technology II 4:2:8
Advanced concepts and principles of nail technology. Topics include
advanced instruction in anatomy, physiology, theory and related skills
of nail technology.
1445 Principles of Facial/Esthetic Technology II 4:2:8
Advanced concepts and principles in skin care and other related
technologies. Topics include advanced instruction in anatomy,
physiology, theory and related skills of facial and esthetic technology.
1451 Artistry of Hair, Theory and Practice 4:3:4
Instruction in the artistry of hair design. Topics include theory,
techniques and application of hair design.
1501 Orientation to Cosmetology 5:3:8
An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of
cosmetology.
1534 Cosmetology Instructor I 5:3:8
The fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students.
1535 Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology 5:3:8
An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for instruction of
cosmetology students.
1547 Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory 5:3:8
In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials and
cosmetics.
1553 Chemical Reformation and Related Theory 5:3:8
Presentation of theory and practice of chemical reformation, Topics
include terminology, application and workplace competencies related to
chemical reformation.
2302 Introduction to Application of Hair Color 3:3:4
Introduction of various basic hair color applications, including all
safety and sanitation procedures.
2337 Advanced Cosmetology Techniques 3:1:8
Mastery of advanced cosmetology techniques, including hair designs,
professional cosmetology services, and workplace competencies.
2343 Salon Development 3:2:4
Exploration of salon development. Topics include professional ethics and
goals, salon operation and record keeping.
2410 Advanced Hair Cutting and Related Theory 4:1:8
Advanced concepts and practice of haircutting. Topic include haircuts
utilizing scissors, razors and/or clippers.
2430 Nail Enhancement 4:2:8
General principles of theory and application of artificial nails and
related technology.
2431 Principles of Facials/Esthetic Technology III 4:2:8
Advanced concepts and principles of skin care and other related
technologies.
2441 Preparation of Texas Cosmetology Commission Examination 4:2:8
Preparation of the Texas Cosmetology Commission Operator Examination.
2544 Cosmetology Instructor IV 5:3:8
Advanced concepts of instruction in a cosmetology program. Topics
include demonstration and implementation of advanced evaluation and
assessment techniques.
2445 Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation 4:2:8
An overview of the objectives required by the Texas Cosmetology
Commission Instructor Examination.
2501 Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory 5:3:8
Presentation of the theory and practice of hair color and chemistry.
Topics include terminology, application and workplace competencies
related to hair color and chemistry.
2514 Cosmetology Instructor II 5:3:8
A continuation of the fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology
students.
2515 Cosmetology Instructor III 5:3:8
Presentation of assignments and evaluation techniques for a cosmetology
program.
