Cosmetology (1200 Hour) Course Information

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COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cosmetology: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401
The cosmetology curriculum involves 1200 hours, which exceeds the State of Florida Board of Cosmetology requirements. The program includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, men’s cutting, color, texture, long hair, makeup, skin, nails, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail Take Home skills, guest record-keeping, and business ethics, as well as sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing. The program also includes four (4) hours of HIV/AIDS education. Graduate’s are prepared to become entry-level cosmetologists.

Graduate’s are prepared to become entry-level cosmetologists.

This program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials only offered in the English Language. 

 

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Hours: 1200 clock hours

The program is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 210 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Floor Learning Experience: The remaining 990 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.
  3. Distance Education Learning Experience: Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete a portion of their education through online learning.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) PROGRAM OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers for the cosmetology program will be divided into six designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: A 210-hour orientation, known as the Core program, instills the basic fundamentals. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. Students must successfully complete the Core curriculum prior to attending regularly scheduled daily classes in cutting, color, permanent waving, and chemical texture services.
  2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Adaptive student. You spend 70 hours preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
  3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic floor time from 280 to 1200 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using workshops, monthly worksheets, and periodic exams developed specifically for monitoring progress. This is when you begin working on paying service guests in the clinic classroom.
  4. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 280 to 1200 hours is divided into five (5) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, and nails. Each area has an instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week; Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.
  5. Adaptive Curriculum: From 280 to 600 hours, you will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building your skills as a future beauty industry professional.
  6. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 600 hours in Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a true salon professional. You will use your own artistic and creative abilities, coupled with the assistance of the Learning Leaders, to prepare yourself for your future beauty industry career.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Fort Myers meets or exceeds the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:

Subject

Clock Hours of Technical Instruction

Clock Hours of Lab Instruction

CS101 Orientation and Professional Ethics

13

 

CS102 Laws and Regulations

5

 

CS103 Bacteriology, Sanitation, HIV, and  AIDS

28

 

CS104 Basic Chemistry

5

 

CS105 Hair and Its Disorders

13

 

CS106 Draping

2

2

CS107 Shampooing and Rinsing

45

3

CS108 Scalp and Hair Treatment

15

5

CS109 Hair Design

  1. Pin Curls and Finger Waves
  2. Thermal Styles
  3. Shampoo Sets

165

175

CS110 Haircutting

93

104

CS111 Permanent Waving

54

64

CS112 Hair Straightening

12

15

CS113 Hair Coloring

53

65

CS114 Skin Care

46

56

CS115 Manicure, Pedicure, and Nail Extensions

10

20

CS116 Salon Management

10

 

CS117 Employment Skills

5

 

TOTAL HOURS

571

509

TOTAL CLOCK HOURS

1200

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.

Distance Education hours and assignments are graded and recorded daily. Theory chapter exams, final exams and final practical evaluations must completed in the facility.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) COURSE SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS

Course Subject Description 

Course CS101 Orientation and Professional Ethics

This course teaches professional guidelines, parking, student kit, what is expected in the next 10 months, and ethics in the beauty industry.

Course CS102 Laws and Regulations

This course teaches the Florida state laws and regulations in the field of cosmetology.

Course CS103 Bacteriology, Sanitation, HIV and AIDS

This course teaches the proper ways to sanitize implements . It also reviews the types of bacteria, covers the Milady chapter on sanitation and disinfection, and teaches the causes of HIV and AIDS.

Course CS104 Basic Chemistry:

Teaches chemistry composition of hair and molecules 

Course CS105 Hair and Its Disorders:

This course teaches the structure of hair and the disorders that can and cannot be treated by cosmetologists.

Course CS106 Draping:

Teaches the proper way of draping a patron and how to properly drape for the service you are performing to protect the patron.

Course CS107 Shampooing and Rinsing:

This course teaches techniques in shampooing and rinsing the hair, and product use and safety .

Course CS108 Scalp and Hair Treatment:

This course teaches scalp manipulation, hair treatments, and product use and safety.

Course CS109 Hair Design:

Teaches the techniques and basics of pincurls, fingerwaves, thermal hairstyles, and shampoo sets.

Course CS110 Haircutting:

Teaches the proper way to hold shears, razors, and combs while performing a haircut; how to perform a haircut; guidelines for achieving the desired style; and men’s haircutting.

Course CS111 Permanent Waving:

Teaches perm wrapping techniques, perm chemistry, the different types of perms, and product use and safety .

Course CS112 Hair Straightening:

Teaches how to straighten hair. It also teaches about the chemicals involved in the process and the proper technique for applying straightener.

Course CS113 Hair Coloring:

Teaches techniques in hair coloring, the chemistry of hair color, and the classification of hair color.

Course CS114 Skin Care:

Teaches facial manipulations, including chemical procedure treatments and cosmetics, skin types, and makeup application.

Course CS115 Manicure, Pedicure, and Nail Extensions:

Teaches how to manicure, pedicure, and perform a nail extension; proper sanitation of implements; and how to properly set up the station for a service.

Course CS116 Salon Management:

Teaches job searching and résumé writing.

Course CS117 Employment Skills:

Teaches job interviewing, workforce professionalism, business and personal improvement, compensation package, and payroll deductions.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1200-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module. Depending on the length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. The theory exams will evaluate the student’s academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each written exam and each practical skill exam in order to complete the Core program. The exams are an overview of instruction taught during the Core schedule. All Core written and practical skill exams must be passed with a 75% in order to transition to the Clinic Classroom. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program and re-enroll in the next available Core class start date. The core written and practical skills evaluation must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
  3. Final Exam 1: This exam covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams. Final Exam 1 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
  4. Final Exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Florida state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams. Final Exam 2 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
  5. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
  6. Distance education assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The cosmetology 1200 hour course are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job 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 that reflect the latest 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.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the Future Professional must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements:

  1. Apple iPad
  2. Bandwidth for internet browsing or better
  3. Milady MindTap
  4. Google Chrome or Safari
  5. Google Classroom and Zoom