Fall 2024 Course Syllabus
Course: CSME-1401 (Section: 1H, CRN: 92456)
Orientation to Cosmetology
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Instructor Information
Instructor Rikki Solis
Email manninorl@lamarpa.edu
Phone (409) 984-6409
Office Cosmetology - Room: 117
Office Hours Monday - Wednesday: 2:00pm-4:00pm
Thursday: 9:00am-12:30pm
Additional Contact Information
Course Information
Description An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of cosmetology.
Required Textbooks Textbook Purchasing Statement: A student attending Lamar State College Port Arthur is not under any obligation to purchase a textbook from the college-affiliated bookstore. The same textbook may also be available from an independent retailer, including an online retailer.

Milady Standard Cosmetology 14th Edition Textbook, Milday Standard Cosmetology 14th Editon Workbook, and Milady Standard Foundations

Additional Materials/Resources Pencil, pens: red, blue and black only, paper. Supplies list will be handed out on first day.
Corequisites/Prerequisites None
Learning Outcomes Demonstrate introductory skills, professional ethics, safety and sanitation. Explain the laws and the rules of the state.
Program Student Learning Outcomes -Models professional and ethical behavior.
- Practices all sanitary and safety measures that protect individual and public health.
- Demonstrates and instructs proficiency in all cosmetology skills.
- Prepares to pass the state board requirements.
Lecture Topics Outline - History and Career Opportunities
- Health and Public Safety
- Nail Structure and Growth
- Nail Disorders and Diseases
- Hair Service Preparation
- Hairstyling
- Manicuring
- Pedicuring
- Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements

Major Assignments Schedule ***TENTATIVE***

 Major Assignments/ Unit Exams

- Chapter 1 History and Career Opportunities Unit Exam
- Chapter 5 Infection Control (Foundations) Unit Exam
- Chapter 5 Nail Anatomy Unit Exam
- Chapter 6 Nail Diseases and Disorders Vocabulary Unit Exam
- Chapter 10 Hair Service Preparation, Skills SMA Set Up Unit Exam
- Chapter 12 Hairstyling, Skills Roller Set Procedure Unit Exam
- Chapter 20 Manicuring Procedure Exam
- Chapter 20 Pedicure Procedure Exam
- Chapter 23 Liquid and Powder Nail Enhancements Unit Exam, Nail Application Procedure Skills Exam



Final Exam Date December 9, 2024 - 9:30 AM   Through  December 9, 2024 - 11:0 AM
Grading Scale  90 - 100=A 80 - 89=B  70 - 79=C   60 - 69=D  Below 59 = F
Determination of
Final Grade
Special Assignments 10%
Unit exams 30%
Skills 40%
Final 20%
Course Policies
Instructor Policies
Attendance Policy ANY DAYS MISSED MUST BE MADE UP.
 
Make Up Days are Fridays from 9am-2pm. You must clock in at 9am.
Additional Information
Institutional Policies
MyLSCPA Be sure to check your campus email and Course Homepage using MyLSCPA campus web portal. You can also access your grades, transcripts, academic advisors, degree progress, and other services through MyLSCPA.
Academic Honesty Academic honesty is expected from all students, and dishonesty in any form will not be tolerated. Please consult the LSCPA policies (Academic Dishonesty section in the Student Handbook) for consequences of academic dishonesty.
ADA Considerations The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) is a federal anti-discrimination statute that provides comprehensive civil rights for persons with disabilities. Among other things, this legislation requires that all students with disabilities be guaranteed a learning environment that provides for reasonable accommodation of their disabilities. If you believe you have a disability requiring an accommodation, please contact the the Office for Disability Services Coordinator, Room 231, in the Madison Monroe Building. The phone number is (409) 984-6241.
COVID 19 Information The Lamar State College Port Arthur (LSCPA) Student Code of Conduct COVID 19 Policy requires students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 to report their condition directly to their local health department. Students should also contact their course faculty to report their quarantine status. In addition, this policy requires all students to wear face coverings when directly exposed to COVID 19 in compliance with the criteria included in the policy. For more information please refer to the COVID 19 link on the LSCPA website.
Facility Policies No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. Use of electronic devices is prohibited.
HB 2504 This syllabus is part of LSCPA's efforts to comply with Texas House Bill 2504.
Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect As per Texas law and LSCPA policy, all LSCPA employees, including faculty, are required to report allegations or disclosures of child abuse or neglect to the designated authorities, which may include a local or state law enforcement agency or the Texas Department of Family Protective Services. For more information about mandatory reporting requirements, see LSCPA's Policy and Procedure Manual.
Title IX and Sexual Misconduct LSCPA is committed to establishing and maintaining an environment that is free from all forms of sex discrimination, including sexual harassment, sexual violence, and other forms of sexual misconduct. All LSCPA employees, including faculty, have the responsibility to report disclosures of sexual misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual assault (including rape and acquaintance rape), domestic violence, dating violence, relationship violence, or stalking, to LSCPA's Title IX Coordinator, whose role is to coordinate the college's response to sexual misconduct. For more information about Title IX protections, faculty reporting responsibilities, options for confidential reporting, and the resources available for support visit LSCPA's Title IX website.
Clery Act Crime Reporting For more information about the Clery Act and crime reporting, see the Annual Security & Fire Safety Report and the Campus Security website.

Grievance / Complaint / Concern If you have a grievance, complaint, or concern about this course that has not been resolved through discussion with the Instructor, please consult the Department Chair.
Department Information
Cosmetology
Chair:Sheila Guillot
Email:guillsr@lamarpa.edu
Phone:(409) 984-6381