Human Services - Cosmetology

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• District Human Services CTE Information : This program requires 1000 hours of instruction with a licensed cosmetology instructor.  Attendance is mandatory to finish program and earn state license. Must take all three levels starting in 10th or 11th grade to participate in this program.

1st level class

• Introduction to Cosmetology:   (1 credit) This exploratory course is required for students who are interested in a career in cosmetology, it also assists students who have an interest, but are unsure this is the career path they wish to follow. Learners explore areas such as bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation, hair styling, manicuring, shampooing, as well as the principles of hair cutting, hair coloring, skin care, and facial makeup. Connected to this is the study of careers in the personal care services industry. To be successful in this profession, students should possess skills/aptitudes relative to the industry, as well as academic knowledge and motivation. Good attendance is necessary as students earn clock hours toward state licensing requirement of 1000 hours. • Grade 10 • May be taken in 11th grade if concurrent with Cos I • Program of Study: Cosmetology • Students may opt to purchase lab kit and/or uniform. • $25 permit fee is required and MUST be paid within 7 days of enrollment to remain in the class if this is a student’s first course in cosmetology.

2nd level class

• Cosmetology I:   (2 credits) This 2-hour block laboratory instructional sequence course continues the integration of academic, career, and technical knowledge and skills designed to provide job-specific training for employment in cosmetology careers. All the skills listed above in the Introduction course are continued for skill enhancement in this course. In addition, analysis of career opportunities, requirements, expectations, and development of workplace skills are included. Attendance is critical to the earning of the monitored 1000 clock hours required for qualification for taking the state examination for licensing. • Grade 11 • Required prerequisite (or concurrent): Introduction to Cosmetology • Program of Study: Cosmetology • An application may be required if demand exceeds number of available slots. • Purchase of lab kit and uniform may be required, depending on what was purchased in Introduction to Cosmetology

3rd level class

• Cosmetology II:   (3 credits) Certification: Cosmetology Operator’s License This course provides the final advanced training for employment in cosmetology careers (see list of trainings in the description of the Intro course). The course meets the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation requirements for licensure upon completing the required 1000 clock hours of licensed instructor monitoring student classroom instruction/application and a passing grade on the state examination. Good attendance is necessary to be successful in this lucrative career path training. • Grade 12 • Required prerequisite: Cosmetology I • Program of Study: Cosmetology • Satisfies advanced course requirement for Public Services endorsement. • Cosmetology Operator’s License satisfies requirement to earn a Performance Acknowledgment. • Purchase of lab kit and uniform may be required, depending on what was purchased in previous Cosmetology courses.