Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science

Prepare for greatness. Texarkana College Cosmetology is a Pivot Point Member School and CHI Environmental School, offering excellence through education in a state-of-the-art facility designed to prepare students for a career in this rapidly expanding area. This program provides students with classroom study, demonstration, and practical work. Combining art and design, Pivot Point’s Designer’s Approach teaches students how to see, think, create, and adapt as designers. Pivot Point training not only teaches you the “how” but the “why”. Pivot Point believes that training only the “how” limits the students to technical skills… The “why” enables the students to create and adapt as hair designers. We also require students to complete at least four community service projects to teach them the importance of giving back. A Pivot Point education stands apart from others, giving graduates an advantage over other beauty school graduates. After graduation for the cosmetology course, students take the state licensing examination. The examination consists of a written test and a practical test in which applicants demonstrate their ability to provide required services. Students in the cosmetology program are kept abreast of the latest fashions and beauty techniques and are ready for immediate employment upon graduation and passing the state test.

Resources

Freshman Year

First SemesterHours
CSME 1401
Orientation to Cosmetology
4
CSME 1310
Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory
3
CSME 1453
Chemical Reformation and Related Theory
4
CSME 2336
Advanced Cosmetology Applications & Related Theory
3
LEAD 1100
Workforce Development with Critical Thinking
1
Total15
Second SemesterHours
CSME 2401
The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory
4
CSME 1254
Artistry of Hair Design I
2
CSME 2310
Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory
3
CSME 2350
Preparation for the State Licensing Written Examination
3
CSME 2351
Preparation for the State Licensing Practical Examination
3
Total15

Sophomore Year

First SemesterHours
ENGL 1301 (core)
Composition I
3
Pick one: Creative Arts (any core course)
ARTS 1301 Art Appreciation
DRAM 1310 Theater Appreciation
MUSI 1306 Music Appreciation
3
College-level Math or Natural Science (core)3
GOVT 2305 (core)
Federal Government (Federal constitution & topics)
3
HIST 1301 (core)
United States History I
3
Total15
Second SemesterHours
ENGL 1302 (core)
Composition II
3
SPCH 1315 (core)
Public Speaking
3
BCIS 1305 or EDUC 1300 (core)
Business Computer Applications or Learning Framework
3
HIST 1302 (core)
United States History II
3
GOVT 2306 (core)
Texas Government (Texas constitution & topics)
3
Total
Cosmetology AAS Total
15
60