Cosmetology Course Information

COSMETOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39-5012.00)
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 12.0401)
The curriculum involves 1500 hours to satisfy Kentucky state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, perming, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared to be entry level cosmetologist.

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1500 clock hours

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

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 300 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 1200 hours are spent in the clinic classroom where practical experience is gained.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

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

  1.  Core Curriculum: A 300 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, coloring, 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 as a Protégé preparing you for the clinic experience.
  3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic time from 370 to 1500 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, clinic classroom worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
  4. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 370 to 1500 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 370 to 750 hours you will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building you into a beauty industry professional.
  6. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 750 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Louisville in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a beauty industry 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 COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Louisville meets or exceeds the state requirements.

First 250 Hours

Theory & Law

Demo

Practice

Hours

Orientation

 

5

 

5

Cosmetology History & Opportunities

4

 

 

4

Life Skills

6

 

 

6

Your Professional Image

5

 

 

5

Communicating for Success

6

 

 

6

Infection Control/Principles & Practice

8

 

 

8

Shampooing/Rinsing/Conditioning

4

2

3

9

Hairstyling to include pin curl and fingerwaves

17

12

25

54

Manicuring/Pedicuring/Advanced Nail Techniques

8

3

3

14

Kentucky Law

8

 

 

8

Haircutting

 

6

17

23

Permanent Waving

 

4

12

16

Hair coloring

 

12

21

33

Artificial Hair

 

2

 

2

Facials/Massage/Packs/Arching/Waxing/Makeup

 

2

4

6

Chemical Relaxing/Straightening

 

8

29

37

Sanitation/Safety

 

2

2

4

Guest Speaker

 

5

 

5

Practical Exam for Clinic

 

 

5

5

SUBTOTAL

66

63

121

250

Supervised Clinic Practice

Practice

Clinic

Total Hours

Sanitation & Safety

 

21

21

Shampooing/Rinsing/Conditioning

 

12

12

Hair & Scalp Treatments

 

17

17

Manicuring & Pedicuring

 

17

17

Haircutting

 

185

185

Hairstyling to include pin curl and fingerwave

 

192

192

Permanent Waving Chemical Relaxing

 

167

167

Hair coloring

 

116

116

Facials/Arching/Waxing

 

21

21

Desk & Dispensary

 

72

72

Communications & Client Relations

 

22

22

Guest Speakers

 

20

20

State Board Set/Mannikin Assignments

37

 

37

Final Practical Exam

5

 

5

SUBTOTAL

42

862

904

Scientific Subjects

Theory & Law

Total Hours

Properties of the Hair & Scalp

10

10

Facials

18

18

Facial Makeup

18

18

Hair Removal

8

8

Principles of Hair Design

10

10

Braiding & Braid Extensions

14

14

Wigs & Hair Enhancements

9

9

Chemical Texture Services

29

29

Haircutting

29

29

Haircoloring

29

29

Nail Structure & Growth

12

12

Histology of the Skin

10

10

Chemistry & Electricity

13

13

Anatomy & Physiology

12

12

Salon Business

12

12

Seeking Employment

15

15

On The Job

14

14

Kentucky Law

38

38

Demos/Lecture

19

19

Review & Final Exam

27

27

SUBTOTAL

346

346

Summary For Cosmetology

Hours

Scientific Subjects

346

Kentucky Law

46

Beginners Demonstration

63

Beginners Practice

121

Beginners Theory & Law

66

Demonstration/Practice/Clinic

904

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.

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1500-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  2. Core written and practical skills evaluation: Students must receive a grade of 70% 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 70% 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.
  3. Final exam 1: This test covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
  4. Final exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Kentucky state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams.
  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.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The programs 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.