Stephanie Lindsey
Division Chair, Human Services & Hospitality
slindsey@nctc.edu
(940) 668-3314
All NCTC Cosmetology program curriculum is governed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) and helps prepare graduates to take the associated state TDLR examinations.
Two Cosmetology Level I Workforce Certificates are available
Students may pursue an Associate of Applied Science degree upon completion of the Cosmetology Certificate.
To enroll in any Cosmetology Certificate program, student must:
- Be at least 17 years of age by state licensure testing date
- Apply to NCTC and complete the college orientation
- Complete the required Cosmetology department paperwork
- Complete financial aid forms if applicable
- Provide applicable transcripts
A Barber Occupational Skills Award is also available through this department once a Cosmetology Operator license is acquired.
Students enrolled in any of these programs must be able to:
- Stand for long periods without a break
- Use hands to complete manual dexterity skills
- Study in a room where noise may be present
- Accept and be willing to work with students and clients of all demographics and characteristics
- Must not be allergic to chemicals or scents
- Submit a record of criminal history to TDLR prior to enrolling
Level I Workforce Certificate
The 36 semester-hour curriculum in cosmetology leads to a Level I Workforce Certificate and helps prepare graduates to take the state TDLR Cosmetology Examinations. Successful completion of the examinations will allow graduates to practice as a licensed cosmetologist in the state of Texas.
Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate introductory skills, professional ethics, and safety and sanitation procedures as required by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations
- Provide safe and appropriate care to clients receiving hair, skin, or nail services
- Use effective communication skills with the client
- Demonstrate proficiency in business and ethical practices relating to the field of Cosmetology
- Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for successful completion of the state licensing examinations
This certificate is a pathway to the Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science degree.
Fees associated with the Cosmetology Certificate are as follows and are included in tuition and fees. These fees may vary each semester, but specific information may be obtained from the Cosmetology department.
- Kit - Includes all supplies needed during this program. This fee includes a set of professional shears, all professional electric tools, and all hair supplies needed (i.e., combs/brushes, coloring bowls/brushes, capes, clips, pins, manicuring set, etc.), a trolley, color tray, etc.
- Textbooks (Pivot Point LAB Online + Study Guide)
- Supplies for use in lab
- State licensure exam fees
- TDLR Permit Fee
Students admitted to the Cosmetology Program are required to buy:
- Scrubs, color is determined each semester. The first name must be monogrammed on the scrub top with the school logo.
- Vest, smock, or apron.
- Miscellaneous storage bins
This certificate is offered through face-to-face classes. Students must have access to a computer with Internet access for online homework.
Students will enroll in four courses per 16-week period and one 10-week summer semester for a total of nine courses to be completed with a total of 36 semester credit hours (SCH). Students must pass these courses successfully to proceed to the next course in the sequence.
