Students prepare for the specific Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) exam based on the number of credits completed before graduation and hours clocked. Clocked hours will transfer if a students does not complete the required clock hours prior to graduation. MCTC offers three tracks:
Comprehensive Texas State Cosmetology License after 6 credits/2 years of training.
Cosmetology I (3 credits): Designed to provide specific training for entry-level employment in Cosmetology careers. Instruction includes the basics of all phases of Cosmetology, including artificial nail applications, design perm wraps, the latest trend haircuts and traditional haircuts. Students practice on manikins to gain hands on experience in preparation for servicing clients in Cosmetology II. This training is a foundation for the skills required in the Cosmetology II class. Students are expected to accrue 500 hours in Cosmetology I to be on track to accumulate the 1000 clock hours required by the end of the Cosmetology II course. Students will not be able to accrue 500 hours during the regular school day but will have the opportunity to clock hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm as well as from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm for 8 additional days after the end of the regular school year. The Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) will grant eligibility to take the licensing exam to students with a high school diploma if those students are in possession of a social security number, clock 1000 hours prior to graduation, and successfully complete both Cosmetology I and Cosmetology II. This program meets initial requirements for a Cosmetology license, issued by the TDLR. Students must purchase a cosmetology kit, lab jacket, and state registration fee for an estimated cost of $385.00. Additionally, students are required to provide closed toe shoes.
Cosmetology II (3 credits): The Cosmetology II class is an advanced class designed to include all phases of Cosmetology, including acrylic nail applications, design perm wraps, the latest trend haircuts and traditional haircuts. The Cosmetology II students work with clients in order to gain hands on experience needed to prepare them for industry. This program meets all requirements for a Cosmetology license, issued by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR). Students are expected to accrue 500 hours in Cosmetology I to be on track to accumulate the 1000 clock hours required by the end of the Cosmetology II course. Students will not be able to accrue 500 hours during the regular school day but will have the opportunity to clock hours on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the school year from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm as well as from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm for 8 additional days after the end of the regular school year. The TDLR eligibility requirements to take the licensing exam (for students completing a high school cosmetology program) include: graduation from high school, a social security number, 1000 clock hours (clocked prior to graduation), and successful completion of both Cosmetology I and Cosmetology II. Students who successfully pass the State Board Cosmetology Exam after graduation receive a Texas State Cosmetology license. The exam fee is $50.00 for the written portion and $78.00 for the practical portion.
