Cosmetology Operator

 

The Cosmetology Program at Lamar State College-Port Arthur prepares students for a career as a cosmetology professional. The recommended courses of study are designed to meet licensure requirements established by the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.

Cosmetology - Esthetician - Barbering Information - Fall 2025

Orientation: August 21, 2025, at 10am in the Cosmetology Building

(Mandatory for all New Students)

Student Handbook (Online)

The Cosmetology Student Handbook contains general guidelines, procedures, policies, and information specific to Lamar State College Port Arthur’s Cosmetology Program and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations requirements.

Cosmetology Registration Fee

All Cosmetology Students must be registered with the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation by the first day of class. The $25 registration can be paid for at the business office or the students can bring in cash or debit cards. Mrs. Smith will register them at that time.  A copy of your receipt is needed for the first day of class.

Pictures

You are required to have two pictures (1 ½ x 1 ½) for your TDLR permit. Your TDLR permit is documentation of your registration into the program.

Immunization Requirements:

Tb Skin Test (within the last 6 months) Submit this information to the instructor by the first-class day.

Support Material – LSCPA Online Bookstore, Amazon, Barnes and Noble

(If possible, please purchase your book)

• Milady’s Standard Cosmetology & Foundations Textbook Bundle
• Milady’s Standard Esthetics & Foundations Textbook Bundle and Esthetics Theory Workbook – 12^th Edition
• Milady’s Standard Barbering Textbook and Theory Workbook – 6^th Edition

Dress Code

Each student is required to adhere to the dress code policy set by the LSCPA Cosmetology Program and the Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation.

Every student must be in uniform BEFORE clocking in and remain in uniform until clocking out.

Dress code requirements are as follows:

All Black Unisex Scrub Top, Pants & Lab Jacket
Shoes: Tennis Shoes (any color) or Work Force
Hair: Neat and presentable daily. (You are your biggest advertisement)
Nails: For safety and sanitary precautions, all nails should be of average length, no longer than the end of the finger.

Attendance

Lamar will provide the Cosmetology, Esthetician, & Barber students with the opportunity to make up any days missed every Friday. (9 am -2 pm), (Dual enrollment students 9 am - 11 am, and 12 pm – 2 pm). This will give the student time to make up any Lab/Skills assignments missed. Absences must be made up before the end of the semester. Depending on the number of absences, students will receive an Incomplete with the option to make them up the following semester.

Lamar State College-Port Arthur mandates the completion and passing of all Cosmetology courses with a “C” or better to attain the knowledge and skills needed to pass your state board exam.

Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation mandates the completion and passing of all the registered modules (courses) to receive credit hours to be eligible to take the state board exam. Students must be in attendance to receive credit.

 

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