The Cosmetology program prepares students for careers as licensed cosmetologists and/or manicurists. Midland College is certified by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations as a cosmetology training provider, and the curriculum is designed to prepare students for successful completion of the Texas Cosmetology Operator, and Cosmetology Instructor licensure examinations. Specific areas of training include hair design, hair care, nail technology, skin care/facials, hair coloring, chemical reformation, and salon development. Cosmetology Operator Certificate courses are offered from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. The Operator Certificate consists of 42 semester credit hours and takes one year (12 months) to complete. In addition to courses toward the Operator and Manicurist licensure examinations, Midland College also offers courses leading to the Cosmetology Instructor license. In order to assure successful reading comprehension of licensure examination material and proper course sequencing as stipulated by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations, students must complete a Midland College Application for Admission and contact the program director before enrolling in Cosmetology courses. Students who enroll in the Cosmetology program at Midland College and who already possess a current Texas Cosmetology Operator Certificate are eligible to receive automatic college credit for courses in the Operator Certificate. Please contact program personnel for additional information.
