Revised–June 2024
Human Services Career Cluster
The Human Services career cluster focuses on preparing individuals for employment in career pathways that relate
to families and human needs, such as counseling and mental health services, family and community services,
personal care services, and consumer services. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from community
health workers to cosmetologists and nutritionists.
Cosmetology and Personal Care Services
Regional Program of Study: Cosmetology and Personal Care Services
Approved in ESC Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 16, 17, 18, 19, & 20
*The list of approved ESC regions is updated every school year. Be sure to check the CTE regional program of study website for updates.
The Cosmetology and Personal Care Services regional program of study focuses on occupational and educational opportunities associated
with providing beauty and personal care services. This program of study includes managing personal care facilities and coordinating or
supervising personal service workers.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
Level 1
• Principles of Cosmetology Design and Color Theory
• Microbiology and Safety for Cosmetology Careers
Level 2
• Introduction to Cosmetology
• Nail Care, Enhancements, and Spa Services
• Esthetics
• Entrepreneurship I
Level 3
• Cosmetology I
• Cosmetology I + Cosmetology I Lab
• Barbering I
Level 4
• Cosmetology II
• Cosmetology II + Cosmetology II Lab
• Barbering II
• Practicum in Entrepreneurship
• Practicum in Entrepreneurship + Extended Practicum in
Entrepreneurship
• Career Preparation for Programs of Study
• Career Preparation for Programs of Study + Extended
Career Preparation
Aligned Advanced Academic Courses
Dual Credit
Dual credit offerings will vary by local educational agency.
Students should be advised to consider these course opportunities to enrich their
preparation. AP or IB courses not listed under the Secondary Courses for High School
Credit section of this framework document do not count towards concentrator/completer
status for this program of study.
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Work-Based
Learning Activities
• Work part-time in a salon, spa, or barbershop
• Participate in an apprenticeship at a salon to become an
apprentice stylist
Expanded Learning
Opportunities
• Tour a salon, spa, or barbershop
• Participate in SkillsUSA
Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
• Barber Operator License
• Cosmetology Esthetician License
• Cosmetology Manicurist License
• Cosmetology Operator License
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Apprenticeships
• Apprentice Stylist
Associate Degrees
• Cosmetology Operator
• Esthetics and Skin Care
Additional Stackable IBCs/License
• Class A Barber
• Eyelash Extension Specialist
• Hair Weaving Specialist
Example Aligned Occupations
Hairdressers, Hairstylists,
and Cosmetologists
Median Wage: $27,286
Annual Openings: 8,014
10-Year Growth: 25%
Skincare Specialists
Median Wage: $35,112
Annual Openings: 778
10-Year Growth: 38%
First-Line Supervisors of
Personal Service Workers
Median Wage: $36,795
Annual Openings: 2,253
10-Year Growth: 29%
Successful completion of the Cosmetology and Personal Care Services regional
program of study will fulfill requirements of the Public Service endorsement.
Data Source: TexasWages, Texas Workforce Commission. Retrieved 3/8/2024.
For more information visit:
https://tea.texas.gov/academics/college-career-and-
military-prep/career-and-technical-education/programs-of-
study-additional-resources
Human Services Career Cluster
Regional Program of Study: Cosmetology and Personal Care Services
Course Information
Level 1
Course Prerequisites | Corequisites Career Clusters
Principles of Cosmetology
Design and Color Theory
13025050 (1 credit)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: Principles
of Human Services
Recommended Corequisites: None
. Human Service
Microbiology and Safety
for Cosmetology Careers
N1302540 (1 credit)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
Human Services
Level 2
Course Prerequisites | Corequisites Career Clusters
Introduction to
Cosmetology
13025100 (1 credit)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
Human Services
Nail Care, Enhancements,
and Spa Services
N1302531 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
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Esthetics
N1302533 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
1. Human Services
Entrepreneurship I*
13011101 (1 credit)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
Level 3
Course Prerequisites | Corequisites Career Clusters
Cosmetology I
13025200 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: Cosmetology I Lab
Recommended Prerequisites:
Introduction to Cosmetology
Recommended Corequisites: None
Human Service
Cosmetology I +
Cosmetology I Lab
13025210 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites:
Introduction to Cosmetology
Recommended Corequisites: None
. Human Services
Barbering I
N1302534 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
. Human Services
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
For additional information on the Human Services career cluster,
contact cte@tea.texas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information
can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
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Human Services Career Cluster
Regional Program of Study: Cosmetology and Personal Care Services
Course Information
Level 4
Course Prerequisites | Corequisites Career Clusters
Cosmetology II
13025300 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: Cosmetology I
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
uman Servi
Cosmetology II +
Cosmetology II Lab
13025310 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: Cosmetology I
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
1. Human Services
Barbering II
N1302535 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: Barbering I
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
. Human Services
Practicum in
Entrepreneurship*
First Time Taken:
13011111 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites:
Entrepreneurship I and
Entrepreneurship II or successful
completion of at least two courses in a
CTE program of study
Recommended Corequisites: None
1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
2. Architecture and Construction
3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication
4. Business, Marketing, and Finance
5. Health Science
6. Hospitality and Tourism
7. Human Services
8. Information Technology
9. Manufacturing
10. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
Practicum in
Entrepreneurship +
Extended Practicum in
Entrepreneurship*
First Time Taken:
13011121 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites:
Entrepreneurship I and
Entrepreneurship II or successful
completion of at least two courses in a
CTE program of study
Recommended Corequisites: None
1. Hospitality and Tourism
Career Preparation for
Programs of Study*
First Time Taken:
12701121 (2 credits)
Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or
higher CTE program of study
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
2. Architecture and Construction
3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication
4. Business, Marketing, and Finance
5. Education and Training
6. Energy
7. Health Science
8. Hospitality and Tourism
9. Human Services
10. Information Technology
11. Law and Public Service
Career Preparation for
Programs of Study +
Extended Career
Preparation*
First Time Taken:
12701141 (3 credits)
Prerequisites: At least one Level 2 or
higher CTE program of study
Corequisites: None
Recommended Prerequisites: None
Recommended Corequisites: None
2. Architecture and Construction
3. Arts, Audio Visual Technology and Communication
4. Business, Marketing, and Finance
5. Education and Training
6. Energy
7. Health Science
8. Hospitality and Tourism
9. Human Services
10. Information Technology
11. Law and Public Service
* Indicates course is included in more than one program of study.
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13. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
1. Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources
12. Manufacturing
13. Transportation, Distribution and Logistics
For additional information on the Human Services career cluster,
contact [email protected]xas.gov or visit https://tea.texas.gov/cte
[LEA name] does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth
groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the nondiscrimination policies: [title], [address], [telephone number], [email]. Further nondiscrimination information
can be found at Notification of Nondiscrimination in Career and Technical Education Programs.
Cosmetology and Personal Care Services
