Course Objectives
1. Upon completion of the Cosmetology Operator Course, the student will be able to perform all the manipulative skills of shampooing, cold waving, hair coloring, manicuring, facials, hair-styling, hair-cutting and all other related skills with at least a 75% accuracy on a mock final exam given by the school before graduation.
2. Upon completion of the Cosmetology Operator Course, the student will be able to comprehend all the technical information related to the above skills with at least a 75% accuracy on a mock theory final exam given by the school before graduation.
3. At the conclusion of the Cosmetology Operator Course, the student will be prepared to pass a state exam given by the state exam administrator for a license to practice Cosmetology in the State of Texas.
4. At the conclusion of the Cosmetology Operator Course, the successful performance on the State exam, and receipt of a license in Cosmetology, the graduate will be qualified to secure a position as a hairstylist, shampoo specialist, manicurist, facial technician, or hairstyling assistant with the skills he or she obtained. The graduate will also be qualified to enter a course of Cosmetology Instructor training.
The goals of this course are to train the student for entry-level employment, in the beauty salon environment after graduation, and licensure for a position as a hair stylist, manicurist, facialist, make-up/hair stylist in a photography studio, receptionist, Salon Manager, or Salon Owner.
The course description includes but is not necessarily limited to a study of basics relating to cosmetology and or related fields. The course is presented sequentially for both theoretical and practical applications beginning with a basic foundation for developing professional skills to prepare one for job level entry positions. During the course of study the student is introduced to all phases of study in preparation for an examination that demonstrates competency to become licensed to practice the art of cosmetology in the State of
Gainful Employement
Cosmetology: SOC (standard occupation classification code) 39-5012.00
On-time graduation rate: 65%
Tuition and fees: $15,500.00
Supplies: $2015.00
Placement rate: 66%
This information is reported to the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences, Inc. (NACCAS) located at 4400
Ford Ave, Suite 1300, Arlington, VA 22302 through their annual reporting requirements.
For the job placement rate report above the information is gathered through the following methods:
1. Who is included? All students who graduated between January 1, 2010 and December 31, 2010 and were licensed by the
state of Texas to practice as a Cosmetologist.
2. What type of job? Cosmetologist, Hairstylist, Hairdresser, Nail Technician, Makeup Artist, Manicurist, Pedicurist, Skin Care
Specialist, Skin Care Technician
3. When were they employed? All students listed as placed must have been working between
January 1, 2010 and November 30, 2011 to be counted as employed.
4. How were graduates tracked? Mailing surveys and direct contact by calling the graduates and
employers.
Median loan debt: $7,000.00
