COSMETOLOGY
Uvalde Campus

                                                                                                              
                                                                    Faculty                Course Descriptions            
                                                                                      

Purpose

The Cosmetology program provides graduates with the necessary skills and knowledge to pass the Texas Cosmetology Commission (TCC) Examination and to function as a competent cosmetologist.

                                                                                                                                   

Admissions Requirements

In order to be admitted to the Cosmetology program, students must:

1. complete the college admissions application.

2. be at least 17 years of age.

3. provide a high school diploma or the GED certificate. All applicants must have their high school transcripts or GED test scores forwarded to the Registrar's Office.

4. enroll in the student liability insurance program which is included in the college 
    registration fees.

5. provide evidence of current Tuberculosis (TB) Test.

 

Cosmetology Certificate

The Cosmetology certificate is a one-year program, and meets the requirements of the Texas Cosmetology. It is based on a four-semester school year: fall, spring and ten-week summer session. For a description of the courses, see the Course Description section of the catalog.

COSMETOLOGY CERTIFICATE

Fall Semester Credit  
ORIE 0100     New Student Orientation   Required of all students, does not count toward certificate.
CSME 1401    Orientation to Cosmetology 4
CSME 1405    Fundamentals of Cosmetology 4
CSME 1443    Manicuring and Related Theory 4
CSME 1248    Principles of Skin Care 2
CSME 1310    Introduction to Haircutting and
                      Related Theory
3
                                        Total 17
Spring Semester Credit  

CSME 2310    Intermediate Haircutting and
                      Related Theory 

3

CSME 1453    Chemical Reformation and Related
                      Theory

4

CSME 2401    Principles of Hair Coloring and
                      Related Theory 

4

CSME 2439    Advanced Hair Design

4

                                      Total 

15

Summer Session Credit

 

CSME 2337    Advanced Cosmetology
                      Techniques 

3

CSME 2343    Salon Development 

3

CSME 2441    Preparation for Texas Cosmetology
                      Commission Exam 

4

                                       Total 

10
   

Total Hours for Cosmetology Certificate

42

Instructor Certificate

This program consists of the courses listed below. View the Course Description for details.

Fall Semester Credit  

ORIE 0100     New Student Orientation

 

CSME 1435    Orientation to the Instruction Of Cosmetology 

4

CSME 1434    Cosmetology Instructor I 

4

CSME 2414    Cosmetology Instructor II 

4

                                 Total 

12
Spring Semester Credit  

CSME 2415    Cosmetology Instructor III 

4

CSME 2444    Cosmetology Instructor IV 

4

CSME 2445    Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation 

4

                                 Total 

12
   

Total Hours for Instructor's Certificate 

24

Tuition and Fees

Students enrolled in the program pay the regular college tuition and fees. They can also expect to pay the following additional expenses: (approximate cost)

TCC Permit 

   25.00

Equipment

 267.00

Books 

 152.00

Uniforms 

   26.00

Nail Kit 

   41.00

Withdrawal and Dismissal Policy
The SWTJC Cosmetology Department reserves the right to request at anytime the withdrawal or dismissal of any student whose health, conduct, personal qualities or scholastic records indicate that it would be inadvisable for the student to continue in the program. A student wishing to withdraw from the program is required to:

1. complete the withdrawal procedure for the Department of Cosmetology as outlined in the student handbook.

2. complete the withdrawal procedure for SWTJC as stated in the college catalog.

Graduation Requirements
Cosmetology students may participate in the graduation exercises. The student will be eligible for graduation and a certificate upon satisfactorily completing the program. The student is responsible for making formal application for graduation (see Curricula section). Satisfactory completion will qualify the student to take the Texas Cosmetology Examination for the Cosmetology Operator License.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
 

The Cosmetology Instructor program provides graduates with the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the instructor examination administered by the Texas Cosmetology and to serve the cosmetology industry in the teaching field. Only licensed cosmetologists can enroll in the Instructor program.

Admission Requirements
In order to be admitted to this program, the student must:

1. complete the college admission application.

2. Provide evidence of current tuberculosis (TB) test.

3.  provide a high school diploma or the GED certificate. All applicants must have their high school     
     transcripts or GED test scores forwarded to the Registrar's Office.

4. enroll in the student liability insurance which is included in college registration fee.

5. hold a valid cosmetology license, Texas Cosmetology.

Tuition and Fees
Students enrolled in the program pay the regular college tuition and fees. They can also expect to pay the following additional expenses:

TCC Permit 

    25.00

Equipment 

  125.00

Books 

    75.00

Uniforms 

    30.00

Student Liability Insurance 

    19.00

TCC Rule Book 

    18.00

TOTAL 

$292.00

Withdrawal and Dismissal Policy

The SWTJC Cosmetology Department reserves the right to request at anytime the withdrawal or dismissal of any student whose health, conduct, personal qualities or scholastic records indicate that it would be inadvisable for the student to continue in the program. A student wishing to withdraw from the program is required to:

1. complete the withdrawal procedure for the Department of Cosmetology as outlined in the student handbook.

2. complete the withdrawal procedure for SWTJC as stated in the college catalog.