Cosmetology Instructor AAS
The Cosmetology Instructor AAS degree (AAS_COSI) is offered at LSC-Kingwood and LSC-North Harris. For more information, please contact the Cosmetology Department.
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Program Description
Students seeking degrees in computer information technology may follow a plan that adds academic courses to the two levels of certificates. Students who have degrees or who have articulated courses from high school may receive additional training in areas such as Visual Basic.NET, C, RPG programming, and Network Security.
Students will find coursework, taught by certified instructors, in our certificate and degree programs that lead to professional certification from vendors such as Microsoft, Cisco and Oracle.
The general education core courses, COSC classes, and some technical courses transfer to a variety of universities. Technical AAS degrees transfer in total to some universities. Contact a counselor or advisor at any college for specific information and to obtain the recommended sequencing of courses.
Students interested in transferring to a bachelor's program in computer science should consider completing the A.A. degree with a field of study in computer science. See the academic transfer section of this catalog for details.
Admissions Criteria
In addition to the system admission requirements the following are requirements for admission to the cosmetology instructor certificate:
- High school diploma or GED.
- Current Texas operator’s license.
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Within the past five years, applicants must have a minimum of three years work experience as a licensed cosmetologist versed in all phases of cosmetology. Verification will be required.
- Completion of 12 semester hours in general education including ENGL 1301.
- Minimum age of 18 years.
- Must pass comprehensive cosmetology placement examination before taking any cosmetology instructor classes.
Progression Requirements
Once admitted to the cosmetology program, a student must attain a grade of “C” or better in each cosmetology course as well as satisfactory attendance record (refer to Cosmetology Student Handbook) in order to progress in the program.
Readmission Policy
A student who withdraws from the cosmetology program may be re-admitted only once with the recommendation of the department faculty.
Program Plan
First Year Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition & Rhetoric I | 3 |
| KINE | 1034 | Personal Health | 3 |
| SPCH1 | 1315 | Public Speaking OR | 3 |
| Elective2 | Elective | 3-4 | |
| PSYC | 2301 | General Psychology | 3 |
| CSME | 1434 | Cosmetology Instructor | 4 |
| CSME | 1435 | Orientation to the Instruction of Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME | 2414 | Cosmetology Instructor II | 4 |
| ITSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers OR | 4 |
| COSC | 1401 | Introduction to Computers | |
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TOTAL Credits for First Year: |
31-32 | ||
Second Year Credits
| Course | Number | Title | Credits |
| CSME | 2415 | Cosmetology Instructor III | 4 |
| CSME | 2444 | Cosmetology Instructor IV | 4 |
| CSME | 2445 | Instruction Theory & Clinic Operation | 4 |
| GOVT | 2305 | Federal Government OR | 3 |
| GOVT | 2306 | Texas Government | |
| BUSG | 2309 | Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| HRPO | 1311 | Human Relations | 3 |
| ENGL | 1302 | Composition & Rhetoric II | 3 |
| MRKG | 2333 | Principles of Selling OR | 3 |
| Elective3 | Business course | 3 | |
| KINE | Any physical activity course | 1 | |
| Elective4 | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 | |
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TOTAL Credits for Second Year: |
34 | ||
Total Credits
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TOTAL Credits for Cosmetology Instructor AAS degree: |
62-63 |
- See core requirements for AAS degree for options. Students must meet TSI requirements.
See LoneStar.edu/TSI for details. - Choose one course from MRKG, BUSG, or HRPO with departmental approval
- Must meet the multicultural requirement.
Note: Capstone experience is completed by taking a departmental exam
