COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

1600 HOURS

DESCRIPTION: The primary purpose of the Cosmetology Course is to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to pass the State Board examination and for competency in entry level positions in Cosmetology or related career field.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
2. Practice proper grooming and effective communications skills and visual poise.
3. Understand employer employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
4. Perform the basic manipulative skills including hair styling, shaping, bleaching, tinting, chemical reformation, scalp/hair conditioning, facials, manicures, pedicures and nail extensions.
5. Perform the basic analytical skills to determine proper makeup, hairstyle, and color application for the client’s best overall look.
6. Apply the theory, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, trends, fashions, and methods for career development in cosmetology and related fields.

FORMAT: The clock hour education is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for state board preparation, graduation and entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements, and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative, and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans, which reflect current educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips and other related learning methods are used in the course.

REFERENCES: Students follow Milady’s Standard: Cosmetology. A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, DVD’s and audio/video tapes are available to support the course of study and supplement the students’ training. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM: The school encourages qualified students to obtain salon sponsors for participation in the state approved student externship program. It allows students who have completed 50% of the required hours and passed a written and practical competency evaluation to earn hours and participate in on-the-job training up to eight hours per week in an area salon. The student must be maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress according to the school’s policy, be current on all written examinations, obtain a duplicate student permit, and meet any other eligibility requirements set forth by the school in order to participate. This is an excellent opportunity to reinforce the basic skills learned at the institution. It also facilitates an easier transition for the graduate from school to work.

GRADING PROCEDURES: Students are assigned theory study and a minimum number of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion ONLY when rated as satisfactory or better. Practical skills are evaluated according to text procedures, performance standards established by the state licensing agency, and set forth in the Practical Skills Evaluation Criteria. Students must maintain a theory grade average of 75% and complete of all written and practical requirements including the final written and practical examination with passing score prior to graduation. Students must make up failed or missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale:

• 91 – 100         Excellent – 4
• 81 –    90        Above Average – 3
• 75 –    80        Satisfactory – 2
• below 75        Unsatisfactory – 1

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Cosmetology Curriculum

The above hour requirements must be met by each student in each category in order for the earned hours to be accepted by the state licensing board for examination. The generous portion of miscellaneous hours is to be applied as needed in curriculum related areas or if a student desires to specialize in a specific area.