Spring 2026
Preparation for the State Licensing Examination
Approved: Initials/date Preparation for the State Licensing Examination (202610.CSME 2441.9C1) INSTRUCTOR CONTACT INFORMATION Instructor: Reese Meadows Email: rmeadow@bmtisd.com Office Phone: (409) 617-5740 ext.57552 Office Location: BISD Career and Technical Education Center Office Hours: 7:10 a.m.-8:00a.m., 3:00pm.-4:00p.m. CREDIT 4 Semester Credit Hours (3 hour’s lecture, 4 hours lab) MODE OF INSTRUCTION Face to Face PREREQUISITE/CO-REQUISITE: None COURSE DESCRIPTION An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology COURSE OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to 1. To qualify graduates to meet the standards set up by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations 2. To train the graduates for gainful employment in the field of cosmetology 3. To maintain maximum efficiency and safety for the public through proper use of chemicals, equipment, and cosmetics. 4. To develop professional attitudes, work habits, ethical practices, and leadership abilities. 5. To develop the concepts and skills of the trade to simulate an actual work situation. REQUIRED TEXTBOOK AND MATERIALS Milady Standard Cosmetology Textbook Cosmetology Kit ATTENDANCE POLICY Regular class attendance is important to the attainment of the educational objectives of the college. The cosmetology program has formulated an attendance policy that is consistent with the objectives of the program and the needs of the student to fulfill all necessary requirements needed. Poor attendance is a leading reason for termination from a job in all areas of employment. With this factor in mind, the instructor monitors student course activity daily. Attendance is 20% of your overall grade, and will be monitored daily. DROP POLICY If you wish to drop a course, you are responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop coming to class and fail to drop the course, you will earn an “F” in the course. COURSE CALENDAR DATE TOPIC READINGS (Due on this Date) ASSIGNMENTS Week 1 State Board Blow Dry/ Curling Iron Service Week 1 Tentative-1/2/2026 Week 2 State Board Haircut Service Week 2 Tentative-1/09/2026 Week 3 State Board Haircut Service Week 3 Tentative- 1/16/2026 Week 4 State Board Facial Service Week 4 Tentative- 01/23/2026 Week 5 State Board Waxing Service Week 5 Tentative-01/30/2026 Week 6 State Board Foil Highlight Service Week 6 Tentative- 2/06/2026 Week 7 State Board Relaxer Retouch Service Week 7 Tentative- 2/13/2026 Week 8 State Board Virgin Relaxer Service Week 8 Tentative- 2/20/2026 Week 9 State Board Eyelash Application Service Week 9 Tentative-2/27/2026 Week 10 State Board Permanent Wave Service Week 10 Tentative-3/6/2026 Week 11 SPRING BREAK Week 11 Tentative-3/13/2026 Week 12 State Board Nail Enhancement Service Week 12 Tentative- 3/20/2026 Week 13 Review State Board Procedures Week 13 Tentative- 3/27/2026 Week 14 Review State Board Procedures Week 14 Tentative-4/3/2026 Week 15 S.B. Mock Practical Exam Week 15 Tentative- 4/10/2026 Week 16 Final Exams Week 16 Tentative- 4/17/2026 COURSE EVALUATION Final grades will be calculated according to the following criteria: • Participation 20% • Daily Assignments 20% • Chapter Exams 20% • Labs (Practical Exam) 20% • Final Exam 20% GRADE SCALE • 90-100 A • 80-89 B • 70-79 C • 0-59 F TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS For the latest technical requirements, including hardware, compatible browsers, operating systems, etc., review the Minimum Computer and Equipment Requirements on the LIT Online Experience page. A functional broadband internet connection, such as DSL, cable, or WiFi is necessary to maximize the use of online technology and resources. DISABILITIES STATEMENT The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 are federal anti-discrimination statutes that provide comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. LIT provides reasonable accommodations as defined in the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Section 504 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, to students with a diagnosed disability. The Special Populations Office is located in the Eagles’ Nest Room 129 and helps foster a supportive and inclusive educational environment by maintaining partnerships with faculty and staff, as well as promoting awareness among all members of the Lamar Institute of Technology community. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the Special Populations Coordinator at (409)-951-5708 or email specialpopulations@lit.edu. You may also visit the online resource at Special Populations - Lamar Institute of Technology (lit.edu). STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT STATEMENT It is the responsibility of all registered Lamar Institute of Technology students to access, read, understand and abide by all published policies, regulations, and procedures listed in the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook. The LIT Catalog and Student Handbook may be accessed at www.lit.edu. Please note that the online version of the LIT Catalog and Student Handbook supersedes all other versions of the same document ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE STATEMENT Lamar Institute of Technology (LIT) recognizes the recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI), such as ChatGPT, have changed the landscape of many career disciplines and will impact many students in and out of the classroom. To prepare students for their selected careers, LIT desires to guide students in the ethical use of these technologies and incorporate AI into classroom instruction and assignments appropriately. Appropriate use of these technologies is at the discretion of the instructor. Students are reminded that all submitted work must be their own original work unless otherwise specified. Students should contact their instructor with any questions as to the acceptable use of AI/ChatGPT in their courses STARFISH LIT utilizes an early alert system called Starfish. Throughout the semester, you may receive emails from Starfish regarding your course grades, attendance, or academic performance. Faculty members record student attendance, raise flags and kudos to express concern or give praise, and you can make an appointment with faculty and staff all through the Starfish home page. You can also login to Blackboard or MyLIT and click on the Starfish link to view academic alerts and detailed information. It is the responsibility of the student to pay attention to these emails and information in Starfish and consider taking the recommended actions. Starfish is used to help you be a successful student at LIT. ADDITIONAL COURSE POLICIES/INFORMATION ● Students must bring all required text and text materials to class daily. Failure to do so will result in a dismissal for the class. ● Students must bring all supplies for the course daily. Instructors are not responsible for providing students with the necessary working supplies for the day, and failure to comply will result in dismissal for the class. ● Students must remain in uniform while in class. You may also wear your cosmetology issued stylist jacket. Graphics on shirts are not allowed. CROCS are not considered uniform compliant. ● If you wish to drop a course, the student is responsible for initiating and completing the drop process. If you stop participating in the course and fail to drop the course, you will earn an ‘F’ in the course. ● A grade of ‘C’ or better must be earned in this course for credit toward degree requirement. If the grade earned is less than a 70 or a “C”, you will have to repeat the class. ● Instructors will respond to email and voicemail communication within 24 hours Monday- Thursday. On weekends or after 5pm, response will be the next business day. ● Assignments, NO LATE ASSIGNMENT WILL BE ACCEPTED after the 3-day due date. ● Additional course policies, as defined by the individual course instructor, will be outlined in the course addendum and provided by the instructor.