Course of Study — Cosmetology (1500 Hours)

 

 

Course Description

 

The Cosmetology Course trains students in the theory and practical aspects of Cosmetology. The goal is to prepare students for immediate employment opportunities. Special emphasis is placed on enhancing technical skills with practical communication and people skills. The course is designed to help the students develop proper habits of sanitation, health and safety in the practice of cosmetology. A positive attitude and ethical business practices are also emphasized throughout the cosmetology course.

 

 

Course Goals

 

1.      To give students an education in the theory and practical aspects of cosmetology.

 

2.      To prepare students to successfully complete and pass the State Board of Cosmetology licensing examination.

 

3.      To prepare students to work in a professional (licensed) hairstyling salon as a licensed cosmetologist.

 

4.      To prepare students to work in other cosmetology related occupations.

 

5.      To provide students with business, success and communication skills that will complement their technical ability.

 

 

Course Content Minimum

Theory

Practical

Unassigned

Total

 

 

 

Hours

Hours

Hours

Hours

Applications

Sanitation/Patron Protection*

 

90

40

0

130

585

Facials

Minimum of 5 services in each category

Skin Analysis & Care

Manipulation, Massage, Electricity

Hair Removal

Makeup & Eyebrow Arch

 

35

80

0

115

40

Hairdressing

Minimum of 20 services in each category

Arranging, Cutting, Dressing  Curling, Pressing, Artificial Hair

Finger Waving, Natural Hair Cultivation

 

125

400

0

525

300

Scalp & Hair Treatments

 

10

15

0

25

25

Hair Coloring

Minimum of 8 services in each category

Temporary

Semi permanent

Bleaching & Dimensional Coloring

Color Mixing

 

40

170

0

210

80

Chemical Hair Restructuring

Minimum of 15 services in each category

Permanent Waving

Straightening & Relaxing

 

40

180

0

370

300

Applied Chemistry /Occupational

Safety & Health Administration as Related to Skin, Hair, Scalp, Nails

 

20

10

0

30

5

Applied Anatomy, Physiology, Histology

of Human Head, Hands, nails, Skin, Hair

 

45

0

0

45

0

Manicuring/Pedicuring

 

15

55

0

70

35

Artificial Nails

 

5

15

0

20

5

Unassigned Hours

 

0

0

110

215

0

Total Hours Required

 

425

965

110

1500

1375

 

 

*Laws & Rules  (Sanitation & Protection must be included in all services)  Personal Hygiene,         

Salon Management, Mechanical & Electrical Equipment Safety

 

 

* Cosmetology

* Cosmetology Instructor