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Cosmetology

11th      Cosmetology I
12th      Cosmetology II


Cosmetology I

Grade: 11        Credit: 3                  PEIMS: 12568101  (CSMT)   

Cosmetology I is the first of two courses designed to assist students in acquiring a state Cosmetologist license. Students enrolling in the Cosmetology program must have documentation indicating that they have completed 500 hours of classroom instruction and 1000 hours of lab instruction PRIOR to taking the licensing exam.   Instruction includes classroom and laboratory experiences in shampooing, cutting, curling and coloring hair, permanent waving, manicuring, makeup, and facials.  The instructor assists the student in developing the necessary skills and knowledge for the State Board of Cosmetology Licensing Exam.  Students should have a minimum of 500 lab hours and 250 classroom hours documented by the end of year one.

Cosmetology II

Grade: 12        Credit: 3        PEIMS: 12568102   (COSMT2)

Cosmetology II is the second of two required courses designed to prepare students for Cosmetology licensing.  Students will receive both classroom and lab instruction throughout the course. Students will also prepare to take both sections of the state licensing exam. Students must complete 1500 required, documented hours, prior to registration for the state exam.


Licensure

Cosmetologist (2 years required)  1000 lab hours and students receive 500 credit hours for attending class. Requires written and practical exam. Fees covered by CTE for   test. Transportation to and from testing site provided. 17 years of age.

Shampoo and Conditioning Specialist

Requires that 150 hours of instruction be completed within 8 weeks of enrollment and student must be 17 years of age to license.

Manicurist

Requires 600 hours of instruction and student must be 17 years of age to license.

Facialist

Requires 750 hours of instruction and student must be 17 years of age to license.

Cost

The cost for enrollment for the complete 2 year Cosmetology program is 125.00. The amount will cover the individual costs of the initial state permit, uniform, toolkit, smock, drape and plastic cape. Students enrolled in a one-year program will be charged 60.00 to cover costs for permit, uniform, plastic cape and other supplies for shampoo specialty. Students will be charged an additional fee for “Facial’s kit”. Students must provide a photo for the permit. Permit fee must be paid prior to the first day of class. Once the student is issued a permit, they will be eligible to work (limited capacity) in a salon. Fees for state licensing exam will be covered by Irving I.S.D. provided that the student completes and passes the exam within one month of their graduation from high school, or completes the test while enrolled in the course. Irving will provide transportation for testing for students that are eligible to test January-May. All fees must be paid prior to state licensing exam.

Teacher Certification Requirements:

Texas State Teaching Certificate T&I Cosmetology  AND Licensed Cosmetology Instructor

 

It is the policy of Irving ISD not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or handicap in its vocational programs, services or activities as required by Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; Section 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.  Irving ISD will take steps to ensure that lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission and participation in all educational programs and services.

Union Bower Center
101 E. Union Bower
Irving, TX  75061
972-273-6180