Cosmetology Specialty Certificates(4COSM-FAC, 6COSM-NAI, MCOSM-HWV, and MCOSM-ELE)

Fast Facts About the ProgramType: TechnicalDegree/Certificate: Certificate of Technology, Occupational CertificateDuration: Dependent on certificate

Program InformationHelping other people look and feel their best is one of the most fulfilling career paths you can take. A life in cosmetology gives you this kind

of satisfaction. There is no better way to enter the field than at San Jacinto College. Our specialty programs give you the training you need to become licensed by the state as a hair designer, facial specialist, nail technician, massage therapist, hair weaving and braiding specialist, or eyelash extension specialist.

Look around the city and you will see that there is no shortage of businesses offering these services, and there are new ones opening almost daily. You could work anywhere, from neighborhood salons to high-end day spas, or follow your dream and open your own business.

The San Jacinto College cosmetology specialty programs include:

• Eyelash Extension Course: designed to provide students with the basic knowledge and skills to pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Eyelash Extension License Examination. Emphasis is placed on skills, safety procedures, application, and theory of eyelash extensions.

• Facial certificate of technology: designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge required for an entry - level position in the facial/esthetics profession. Upon successful completion of 750 hours, the student is eligible to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation for Facial/Esthetics.

• Hair-weaving and braiding marketable skills achiever award program: designed to prepare students with the skills and knowledge required for performing hair weaving and braiding services. Upon successful completion of 300 contact hours, the student is eligible to take the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Hair Weaving and Braiding Specialty Examination.

• Nail technician occupational certificate program: designed to provide the student with the basic manicuring skills and knowledge required to pass the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Examination for licensing and to gain entry-level employment in a professional salon spa. Emphasis is on the application of all learned skills and theoretical knowledge in a simulated salon. All key aspects of the nail profession are addressed, including acrylic, fiberglass, and gel nail extensions.

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For More InformationCall Center: 281-998-6150General Email: information@sjcd.edu

San Jacinto College North5800 Uvalde RoadHouston, Texas 77049Contact: 281-459-7108

San Jacinto College Central8060 Spencer Hwy.Pasadena, TX 77505Contact: 281-476-1818

San Jacinto College South13735 Beamer RoadHouston, TX 77089Contact: 281-998-6150, ext. 3406

Revised 10/2014

Nail Technician (6COSM-NAI)

Occupational CertificateFirst Term Credit

CSME 1330 Orientation to Nail Technology .......................................3 CSME 1531 Principles of Nail Technology I ...................................... 5CSME 1541 Principles of Nail Technology II ..................................... 5CSME 2430 Nail Enhancement ............................................................. 4 Occupational Certificate Totals 17

Verification of Workplace Competencies: Eligible for the

Credentialing Exam – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Manicurist License Examination

Hair Weaving and Braiding (MCOSM-HWV)

Marketable Skills Achievement AwardFirst Term Credit

CSME 1457 Application of Hair Weaving and Braiding ................ 4 CSME 1552 Orientation to Hair Weaving and Braiding ................ 5Marketable Skills Achievement Award Total 9

Capstone Experience: CSME 1457

Verification of workplace competencies: Eligible for the credentialing exam – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Hair Weaving and Braiding License

Eyelash Extension (MCOSM-ELE)

Marketable Skills Achievement AwardFirst Term Credit

CSME 1376 Principles of Eyelash Extensions .....................................3 CSME 1477 Applications of Eyelash Extensions ............................. 4 CSME 1575 Orientation to Eyelash Extensions ............................... 5Marketable Skills Achievement Award Total 12

Capstone Experience: CSME 1477

Verification of Workplace Competencies: Eligible for the Credentialing Exam – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Eyelash Extension License Examination.

Facial Specialist (4COSM-FAC)

Certificate of TechnologyFirst Term Credit

CSME 1520 Orientation to Facial Specialist ...................................... 5CSME 1421 Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology I ....... 4 CSME 1302 Applications of Facial and Skin Care Technology I ................................................................................3 Subtotal 12

Second Term Credit

CSME 1545 Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology II ....................................................................................... 5CSME 2431 Principles of Skin Care Technology III ......................... 4 CSME 2333 Applications of Facial and Skin Care Technology II .........................................................................................3 Subtotal 12

Certificate of Technology Total 24

Verification of workplace competencies: Eligible for the credentialing exam – Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation Esthetician/Facial Specialist Licensure Examination

Career OpportunitiesStudents completing a San Jacinto cosmetology speciality program may pursue careers as:

• Hair-weavers

• Color Specialists

• Manicurists

• Make-Up Artists

• Aestheticians

• Nail Technicians

• Eyelash Technicians

Earning PotentialSkin Care Specialists median salary:

$36,902 per year*

Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists median salary: $23,897 per year*

Manicurists and Pedicurists median salary: $21,055 per year**Source: texasindustryprofiles.com, Gulf Coast region

Note: For complete program descriptions, please refer to the San Jacinto Community College District Catalog online at www.sanjac.edu/catalog.

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