Course of Study — Cosmetology Instructor (500 Hours)

 

 

Course Description

 

The purpose of the Cosmetology Instructor Course is to train students how to teach the theory and

practice of cosmetology and to prepare them for employment. The course emphasizes the development of desirable work habits and attitudes and how to communicate them to cosmetology students.  Student instructors are directed toward handling their students and clinic clients with the highest standards of personal and business ethics.

 

 

Course Goals

 

  1. Students will learn to:

a.      Teach the theory and practice of cosmetology.

b.      Effectively use teaching aids in the classroom, including texts, workbooks, audio-visual materials, etc.

c.      Develop specific teaching techniques to be used in the cosmetology classroom.

 

  1. Prepare students to pass the state board examination.

 

  1. Help students develop the personal qualities necessary to be a successful teacher.

 

 

Time Frame (Financial Aid Recipients)

 

500 total hours are required to complete the course. Students with good attendance can expect to complete the course in approximately 17 weeks (at 30 hours per week) for full time students or 25 weeks (at 20 hours per week) for part time students.  The maximum time allowed to complete the course is 150% of the good attendance time or 25.5 weeks for full time students or 37.5 weeks for part time students.

 

 

Course Content Minimum

Theory

Practical

Total

 

 

 

Hours

Hours

Hours

Applications

Orientation & Review

of Cosmetology Curriculum

 

25

50

75

20

Introduction to Teaching

 

30

0

30

0

Course Outlining & Development

Minimum of 5 services in each category

Lesson Planning

Teaching Techniques

Teaching Aids

Developing, Administering,

& Grading Examinations

 

80

85

165

20

Laws & Rules

Record Keeping

School Administration

 

15

10

25

70

Teaching

Assisting in Clinic & Theory Classroom

 

0

75

75

15

Practice Teaching in the Clinic

& Theory Classroom

 

0

130

130

25

Total Hours

150

350

500

150

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 






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