Course Syllabus CSME- 2441 Preperation for Texas Cosmetology Operator Examination Revision Date: 8-22-2013 Course Syllabus CSME 2441– Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Operator Examination Catalog Description: Preparation for the Texas Cosmetology Operator Examination Prerequisites: CSME 2343 Semester Credit Hours: 4 Lecture Hours per week: 2 Lab Hours per week: 8 Contact Hours per Semester: 160 State Approval Code: 1204010000 Course Subject/Catalog Number: CSME 2441 Course Title: Preparation for Texas Cosmetology Operator Examination Course Rationale: Prepare students for the state written and practical examination. Instructional Goals and Purposes: The exhibition of skills required to successfully complete the Texas Cosmetology Operator Examination and complete the curriculum for the theory and practical examination. Learning Objectives: To provide student with the preparation and practice for taking the state examination. Specific Course Objectives (Include SCANS information): 1. Perform state board procedures in time limit set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. 2. Prepare for the state board written exam by taking 5 tests of 100 questions each. 3. Assemble necessary items for each procedure in a kit for 3 mock exams and for state board examination. 4. Complete each procedure in a series of 3 mock state board examinations administered by school. The objectives for this course cover the following SCANS skills: 1. A i, ii, iii, iv, v B i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi C i, ii, iii, iv, v 2. A i, ii, iii, iv, B i, ii, iii, iv, v, vi C i, ii, iii, iv D i, ii, iii E i, ii, iii Specific Tasks Accomplished: 1. Perform state board procedures in time limit set by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations with 70 % accuracy. 2. Prepare for the state board written exam by taking 5 tests of 100 questions each with 70 % accuracy. 3. Assemble necessary materials for each procedure in a kit for mock exams and for state board examination. 4. Complete 2 mock state board examinations administered by school with 70 % accuracy. Course Grade: Course grade is determined by: Exams/ Note book/ Written assignments/ Projects Practical Skill Objectives/ Workplace Competencies Attendance 40% 40% 20% Texts, Materials, and Supplies: Milady’s Standard: Cosmetology Delmar Thomson Learning, Inc. 5 Maxwell Drive, Clifton Park, New York 12065-2912 Copyright 2008 Milady’s Standard: Cosmetology Student CD-ROM Milady’s Standard: Cosmetology Exam Review Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation “Regulations and Code Book” Cosmetology Kit Department approved uniform Other: 1. Extra materials needed for class projects and preparation for state board exam as assigned by instructor. (LINKS): www.license.state.tx.us www.psiexams.com