Curriculum: Course Description, Objectives & Outline
Cosmetology

The Cosmetology Course is a 1500 hour program covering a period of ten (10) to twelve (12) months for full-time attendance. Full-time students attend school approximately 30 hours per week. The standard full-time schedule is Wednesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. for any special tutoring needs or to meet our satisfactory academic progress requirements and any make-up hours needed or desired.

Part-time attendance and night attendance cover the 1500 hour cosmetology course in approximately 24 months. Part-time students attend school approximately 15 hours per week. A standard part-time schedule is Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. until 3:30 pm. We also open on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. and Wednesday - Thursday from 7:30 p.m. until 9:30 p.m. for our part-time students for any special tutoring needs or to meet our satisfactory academic progress requirements and any make-up hours needed or desired.

Cosmetology: A study of the basic principles of Cosmetology that include a basic understanding of the chemistry of the skins and hair, as well as the practical application.

The Cosmetology course is a well-rounded program covering all phases of cosmetology, preparing the student for a career as a Licensed Cosmetologist or a career in a related field. The College's approach to training used by the school is based on sound educational methods and teaching fundamentals.

The first portion of the Cosmetology course is spent in the theory classroom and the manikin room where training includes lectures, demonstrations, and practice in molding, pin curl patterns, roller placements, permanent waving, hair shaping, hair coloring and the chemistry of the hair.

In the second portion of the cosmetology course, the student is introduced to the clinic floor where the student exercises the knowledge gained during the first portion of training. It is through applied knowledge that the necessary experience and comprehension of cosmetology can develop. Therefore, the student is scheduled for classroom theory as well as clinic floor instruction for the duration of the course.

All subject matter is presented in the form of instructor lecture, class assignments, videotape presentations, hands-on demonstrations, class discussion, and projects. Instruction will also be complemented with lectures from guest artists, product representatives and salon owners or managers.

Curriculum: Course Description, Objectives & Outline
Nail Technology

The Nail Technology Course is a 600 hour program covering a period of approximately five (5) to six (6) months for full-time attendance. Full-time students attend 35 to 40 hours per week. The standard full-time schedule is Tuesday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 pm.

Part-time students cover the 600 hour nail technology course in approximately ten (10) to twelve (12) months. Part-time students attend 12 to 20 hours per week. The standard part-time schedule is Tuesday and Wednesday evenings from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Nail Technology : A study of the basic principles of manicuring that include a basic understanding of the hands and feet, as well as the practical application of artificial nails.

The Nail Technology program prepares a person with the necessary manicuring and pedicure skills necessary for employment in a beauty salon or a nail shop. The course is a well-rounded program covering all phases of manicuring, pedicure and artificial nails, preparing the student for a career as a Licensed Nail Technician or a career in a related field. Training includes lecture, hands-on demonstration and student participation. Students will demonstrate their knowledge of manicuring and pedicure theory, and their application ability through the completion of the required practical and clinic activities. Instruction will be supplemented with guest artist, visual aids, and other instructional techniques.

All subject matter will be presented in the form of instructor lecture, class assignments, videotape presentations, hands-on demonstrations, class discussion, and projects. Instruction will also be complemented with guest artist product representatives and shop owners or managers.

Curriculum: Course Description, Objectives & Outline
Instructor Trainee

The Instructor Training Course is a study of the teaching techniques required of licensed cosmetologists to become effective instructors. It is currently a 750 hour course. The development of lesson plans, teaching techniques (practical and theory), motivation skills, class schedules and student counseling are areas developed in this course.

Instructor Trainee : A study of the methods and teaching techniques required for licensed cosmetologists to become effective classroom and clinic instructors.

The Instructor Trainee Course is a well-rounded program covering the most important phases of skilled instruction techniques for cosmetology and nail technology, preparing the trainee for a career as a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor or a career in a related field. The approach to training used by the school is based on sound educational methods and teaching fundamentals.

The development of lesson plans, teaching techniques (practical and theory), class schedules and student counseling are areas developed in this course. Motivation skills are one of the required skills for each segment of the course.

All subject matter is presented in the form of hands-on work with students, showing them the techniques used in developing good skills through the different stages of the cosmetology and the nail technology courses. Instructor trainees develop lesson plans and use these lesson plans during their student teaching.