Program Director/Program Coordinator
| Name | Sandra Villarreal |
| Title | Cosmetology Program Instructor |
| Room | ATC-123 |
| Program Area | Cosmetology |
| Phone | 409-944-1480 |
| SVillarreal@gc.edu |
Student Success Coach/Advisor
| Name | Martin Crichlow |
| Ext |
409-944-1401 |
Your Pathway
Cosmetology
Galveston College’s cosmetology program is designed to train students in performance skills, safety, judgments, work habits, and to develop advantageous attitudes necessary to achieve high degrees of success. These same skills will enable you to obtain licensure and gainful employment in the field of cosmetology or related career fields.
Our goal is to develop students into highly adept professionals equipped with education and practical experience.
Degrees and Certificates
FIRST YEAR Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Cosmetology
First Semester
| CSME | 1401 | Orientation to Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME | 1354 | Artistry of Hair Design | 3 |
| CSME | 1410 | Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME | 1453 | Chemical Reformation and Related Theory | 4 |
| 15 |
Second Semester
| CSME | 1355 | Artistry of Hair Design II | 3 |
| CSME | 2501 | The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory | 5 |
| CSME | 1547 | Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory | 5 |
| CSME | 2310 | Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory | 3 |
| 16 |
SECOND YEAR Associate of Applied Science (AAS) – Cosmetology
Third Semester
| CSME | 2441 | Preparation for the State Licensing Examination* | 4 |
| CSME | 2343 | Salon Development | 3 |
| CSME | 2439 | Advanced Hair Design | 4 |
| 11 |
Fourth Semester
| ENGL | 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
| SPCH | 13XX | Speech Elective | 3 |
| MATH | 13XX | Math Elective3 | 3 |
| Elective 3 | 3 | ||
| Social & Behavioral Science Elective | 3 | ||
| Language, Philosophy & Culture or Creative Arts Elective | 3 | ||
| 18 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN PROGRAM: 60
Notes: 2 Select from courses listed in Galveston College’s Core Curriculum section of this catalog. 3 MATH 1332 is suggested or select one course from: MATH 1314, 1324, 1325, 1342, 2312, 2413, 2414, 2415 *Identifies Capstone course Underline – Identifies courses to meet general education requirements for AAS Degree
Level One Certificate Program – Cosmetology
First Semester
| CSME | 1401 | Orientation to Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME | 1354 | Artistry of Hair Design | 3 |
| CSME | 1410 | Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME | 1453 | Chemical Reformation and Related Theory | 4 |
| 15 |
Second Semester
| CSME | 1355 | Artistry of Hair Design II | 3 |
| CSME | 2501 | The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory | 5 |
| CSME | 1547 | Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory | 5 |
| CSME | 2310 | Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory | 3 |
| 16 |
Third Semester
| CSME | 2441 | Preparation for the State Licensing Examination* | 4 |
| CSME | 2343 | Salon Development | 3 |
| CSME | 2439 | Advanced Hair Design | 4 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN PROGRAM: 42
Notes: *Identifies Capstone course
Level One Certificate Dual Credit Program – Cosmetology
First Year | First Semester
| CSME | 1401 | Orientation to Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME | 1354 | Artistry of Hair Design | 3 |
| 7 |
First Year | Second Semester
| CSME | 1410 | Introduction to Haircutting and Related Theory | 4 |
| CSME | 1453 | The Principles of Hair Coloring and Related Theory | 4 |
| 8 |
Second Year | Third Semester
| CSME | 1335 | Artistry of Hair Design II | 3 |
| CSME | 2501 | Principles of Hair Coloring And Related Theory | 5 |
| 8 |
Second Year | Fourth Semester
| CSME | 2310 | Advanced Haircutting and Related Theory | 3 |
| CSME | 2441 | Preparation for the State Licensing Examination* | 4 |
| 7 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN PROGRAM: 30
Notes: *Identifies Capstone course
Instructor Program
The 750 hour Cosmetology Program will provide the student with the training necessary to provide proper instruction and varied classroom situations. Emphasis will be on classroom management, curriculum development, assessment methods and use of media in the classroom.
First Semester
| CSME | 1435 | Orientation to Instruction of Cosmetology | 4 |
| CSME | 1534 | Cosmetology Instructor I | 5 |
| 9 |
Second Semester
| CSME | 2414 | Cosmetology Instructor II | 4 |
| CSME | 2549 | Cosmetology Instructor III | 5 |
| 9 |
Third Semester
| CSME | 2445 | Instructional Theory and Clinic Operation | 4 |
| CSME | 2544 | Cosmetology Instructor IV* | 5 |
| 9 |
TOTAL SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS IN PROGRAM: 27
Notes: * Identifies Capstone course
Deadline Dates
All applications must be complete and returned to the Galveston College Cosmetology Director for Fall and for Spring Applications that are submitted after the deadline will be reviewed at the discretion of the Program Director. Due to limited space availability, we cannot accept every applicant. Successful applicants will be notified by mail/e-mail of acceptance into the program. Applicants not admitted to the program must re-apply each year.