Cosmetology
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Cosmetology is the study, skill or practice of beautifying the hair, skin and nails.
At NCTC, you get hands-on training with the latest salon products. Our goal is to prepare you to pass the state board exam for your Cosmetology Operator’s license. Cosmetology students are taught services such as hair cutting, coloring, and braiding, manicures, pedicures, and facials. Classes start each semester including summers.
NCTC’s Cosmetology program curriculum is governed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR).
Cosmetology Programs are available at our campus in
GAINESVILLE
Degrees
You may choose to earn a Level 1 Certificate or an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Degree from NCTC. There are two career concentrations within the AAS you can choose to focus your education.
Level 1 Cosmetology Certificate
To enroll in the Cosmetology Certificate program, you must:
Be at least 17 years of age by state licensure testing date
Have obtained a high school diploma or the equivalent of, i.e., GED
Apply to NCTC and complete the college orientation
Complete required Cosmetology department paperwork
Complete financial aid forms if applicable
Provide applicable transcripts
This certificate is a pathway to the Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science degree. It’s designed to take two semesters to complete. Upon completion of the Level 1 Certificate, you will be able to:
Demonstrate introductory skills, professional ethics, and safety and sanitation procedures as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving hair, skin or nail services
Use effective communication skills with client
Demonstrate proficiency in business and ethical practices relating to the field of Cosmetology
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the state licensing examination
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Cosmetology Certificate.
First Semester
CSME 1401 ORIENTATION TO COSMETOLOGY — (4)
CSME 1405 FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY — (4)
CSME 1451 ARTISTRY OF HAIR, THEORY AND PRACTICE — (4)
CSME 1453 CHEMICAL REFORMATION AND RELATED THEORY — (4)
Total credit hours for this semester — (16)
Third Semester
CSME 1447 PRINCIPLES OF SKINCARE/FACIALS AND RELATED THEORY — (4)
CSME 2441 PREPARATION FOR THE STATE LICENSING EXAM — (4)
Total credit hours for this semester — (8)
Total Credit Hours — (39)
Verification of Workplace Competencies: Eligibility to test for TDLR Cosmetology Operator's License exam.
Level 1 Barber Certificate
To enroll in the Barber Certificate program, you must:
Be at least 17 years of age by state licensure testing date
Have obtained a high school diploma or the equivalent of, i.e., GED
Apply to NCTC and complete the college orientation
Complete required Cosmetology department paperwork
Complete financial aid forms if applicable
Provide applicable transcripts
This Certificate is a pathway to the Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science degree in Barbering. It is designed to take three semesters to complete. Upon completion of the Level 1 Certificate, you will be able to:
Identify and demonstrate the use of a variety of implements, tools, and equipment used in Barbering.
Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving barber services, including massage to the neck, head, and face.
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Texas Class-A Barber licensing examination.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Barber Certificate.
First Semester
CSME 1401 ORIENTATION TO COSMETOLOGY - (4)
CSME 1405 FUNDAMENTALS OF COSMETOLOGY - (4)
CSME 1451 ARTISTRY OF HAIR, THEORY AND PRACTICE - (4)
CSME 1453 CHEMICAL REFORMATION AND RELATED THEORY - (4)
Total credit hours for this semester - 16
Second Semester
CSME 2501 PRINCIPLES OF HAIR COLORING AND RELATED THEORY — (5)
CSME 2310 ADVANCED HAIRCUTTING & RELATED THEORY — (3)
CSME 1431 PRINCIPLES OF NAIL TECHNOLOGY I — (4)
BARB 1304 INTRODUCTION TO BARBER STYLING — (3)
Total credit hours for this semester — (15)
Cosmetology AAS
Equips you with the knowledge and skills directly applicable to a career in Cosmetology. It’s designed to take two years to complete. Upon completion of the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Cosmetology, you will be able to:
Demonstrate introductory skills, professional ethics, and safety and sanitation procedures as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving hair, skin, or nail services
Use effective communication skills with clients
Demonstrate proficiency in business and ethical practices relating to the field of Cosmetology
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Cosmetology Operator state licensing examination
Identify the business functions of accounting, finance, management, and marketing as related to salon operation and management
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Cosmetology AAS Degree.
Third Semester
EDUC 1300 LEARNING FRAMEWORKS — (3)
MRKG 1311 PRINCIPLES OF MARKETING — (3)
MRKG 1301 CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT — (3)
CSME 1447 PRINCIPLES OF SKINCARE/FACIALS AND RELATED THEORY — (4)
CSME 2441 PREPARATION FOR THE STATE LICENSING EXAM — (4)
Total credit hours for this semester — (17)
Total Credit Hours — (60)
Cosmetology AAS Degree in Barbering
Equips you with the knowledge and skills directly applicable to a career in Barbering. It’s designed to take two years to complete. Upon completion of the Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science Degree in Barbering, you will be able to:
Identify and demonstrate the use of a variety of implements, tools, and equipment used in Barbering.
Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving barber services, including but not limited to: massage to the neck, head, and face.
Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the Texas Class-A Barber licensing examination.
Courses and credit hours (#) required to earn the Cosmetology AAS Degree Barbering Concentration.
Total Credit Hours — (60)
Eligibility for Barber License is the capstone for the Cosmetology AAS in Barbering.