Cosmetology (CSME)

CSME-1308. Principles Eyelash Extension. (3 Credits)

This course provides the student with the practical skills necessary to safely and effectively apply eyelash extensions.

CSME-1310. Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory. (3 Credits)

(3-1-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Introduction to the theory and practice of haircutting. Topics include terminology, implements, sectioning and finishing techniques. Lab fee.

CSME-1348. Principles of Skin Care. (3 Credits)

(3-2-4) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An introduction of the theory and practice of skin care. Lab fee.

CSME-1354. Artistry of Hair Design I. (3 Credits)

(3-1-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Introduction to hair design. Topics include the theory and applications of wet styling, thermal hair styling and finishing techniques. Lab fee.

CSME-1355. Artistry of Hair Design II. (3 Credits)

(3-1-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A continuation of hair design. Topics include the additional theory and applications of current trends in hair design. Lab fee.

CSME-1374. Principles of Nail & Skin Care. (3 Credits)

This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Presentation of the theory and practice of nail and skincare technology. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies related to nail and skincare services.

CSME-1401. Orientation to Cosmetology. (4 Credits)

(4-2-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology. Lab fee.

CSME-1405. Fundamentals of Cosmetology. (4 Credits)

(4-2-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A course in the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include safety and sanitation, service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling and comb out. Lab fee.

CSME-1407. Orientation to Eyelash Extensions. (4 Credits)

An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of eyelash extensions. Topics include the basic knowledge of chemistry, eyelash growth cycles, proper selection and application, supplies and equipment of the industry, safety, sanitation, and laws and rules of the state licensing agency as they relate to eyelash extensions.

CSME-1409. Application of Eyelash Extensions. (4 Credits)

This course provides the student with the skills necessary to perform client services using current techniques and business practices.

CSME-1421. Principles of Skin Care Technology I. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An introduction to the principles of facial and skin care technology. Topics include anatomy, physiology, theory, and related skills of facial and skin care technology. Lab fee.

CSME-1430. Orientation to Nail Technology. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An overview of the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary for the field of nail technology. Lab fee.

CSME-1431. Principles of Nail Technology I. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A course in the principles of nail technology. Topics include anatomy, physiology, theory, and skills related to nail technology. Lab fee.

CSME-1434. Cosmetology Instructor I. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. The fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students. Lab fee.

CSME-1435. Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the instruction of cosmetology students. Lab fee.

CSME-1441. Principles of Nail Technology II. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A continuation of the concepts and principles of nail technology. Topics include professional ethics, salon management, client relations, and related skills of nail technology. Lab fee.

CSME-1443. Manicuring and Related Theory. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Presentation of the theory and practice of nail services. Topics include terminology, application, and workplace competencies related to nail services. Lab fee.

CSME-1445. Principles of Skin Care Technology II. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A continuation of the concepts and principles in skin care and other related technologies. Topics include advanced instruction in anatomy, physiology, theory, and related skills of facial and skin care technology. Lab fee.

CSME-1447. Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory. (4 Credits)

(4-2-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials and cosmetics. Lab fee.

CSME-1453. Chemical Reformation and Related Theory. (4 Credits)

(4-2-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Presentation of the theory and practice of chemical reformation including terminology, application and workplace competencies. Lab fee.

CSME-1505. Fundamentals of Cosmetology. (5 Credits)

This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A course in the basic fundamentals of cosmetology. Topics include safety and sanitation, service preparation, manicure, facial, chemical services, shampoo, haircut, wet styling and comb out. Lab fee.

CSME-1547. Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory. (5 Credits)

(5-3-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. In-depth coverage of the theory and practice of skin care, facials, and cosmetics. Lab fee.

CSME-2310. Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory. (3 Credits)

(3-1-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Advanced concepts and practice of haircutting. Topics include haircuts utilizing scissors, razor and/or clippers. Lab fee.

CSME-2401. The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory. (4 Credits)

(4-2-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Presentation of the theory, practice and chemistry of hair color. Topics include terminology, application and workplace competencies related to hair color. Lab fee.

CSME-2414. Cosmetology Instructor II. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. A continuation of the fundamentals of instruction of cosmetology students. Lab fee.

CSME-2431. Principles of Skin Care Technology III. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Advanced concepts and principles of skin care and other related technologies. Lab fee.

CSME-2441. Preparation for the State Licensing Exam. (4 Credits)

Preparation for the state licensing examination.

CSME-2444. Cosmetology Instructor IV. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Advanced concepts of instruction in a cosmetology program. Topics include demonstration and implementation of advanced evaluation and assessment techniques. Lab fee.

CSME-2445. Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. An overview of the objectives required by the Texas Cosmetology Commission Instructor Examination. Lab fee.

CSME-2449. Cosmetology Instructor III. (4 Credits)

(4-2-8) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Presentation of lesson plan assignments and evaluation techniques. Lab fee.

CSME-2541. Preparation for the State Licensing Examination. (5 Credits)

(5-3-7) This course is taken for academic credit. Students will earn an A, B, C, D, F, or W. Preparation for the state licensing examination. Lab fee.