Cosmetology/Barbering (1700) Course Information

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COSMETOLOGY/BARBERING (1700 HOURS) COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cosmetology/Barbering 1700 Hours: Standard Occupational Classification(SOC) 39-5012.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401

The curriculum involves 1700 hours. 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.

The state of Utah requires 1600 hours of education to become licensed as a cosmetologist; however, the school is approved by the state to offer a 1700 hour cosmetology/barbering 1700 hour course. Within the additional 100 hours the student will be able to master the skills and techniques of makeup artistry. The additional course hours include classroom and clinic floor makeup experience.

*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/BARBERING (1700 HOURS) COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1700 clock hours

The course 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 Learning Experience: The remaining 1490 hours are spent in the clinic classroom 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/BARBERING (1700 HOURS) COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City for the cosmetology/barbering 1700 hours program will be divided into seven (7) 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, 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 classroom experience.
  3. Master Makeup Curriculum: During this 100-hour phase, students will master the knowledge and skills in makeup artistry and gain a strong foundation of: cosmetic chemistry, sanitation, makeovers, natural application, evening application, camouflage, corrective, character, high-definition photography, editorial, glamour, and bridal work. Students will learn sales techniques, advanced product usage, and customer relations in preparation for work as makeup artists in salons and spas, on set, in the studio or paramedical spas, or for freelance makeup career opportunities. Students must have a passing grade of 80% in all areas.
  4. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time from 380 to 1700 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, clinic practical 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.
  5. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 380 to 1700 hours is divided into six (6) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, skin, 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.
  6. Adaptive Curriculum: From 380 to 850 hours you will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building you into a confident beauty industry professional.
  7. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 850 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a salon 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/BARBERING (1700 HOURS) COURSE SUBJECTS

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

Subject Practical Application Theory Hours

1. Introduction consisting of:

  1. History of Cosmetology/Barbering, Esthetics, Nail Technology
  2. Overview of the curriculum
  

 

10
25

2. Personal, client, and salon safety including:

  1. Aseptic techniques and sanitary procedures
  2. Disinfection and sterilization methods and procedures
  3. Health risk to the Cosmetologist/Barber
  

 

4
4
4

3. Business and salon management including:

  1. Developing clientele
  2. Professional image
  3. Professional ethics
  4. Professional associations
  5. Public relations
  6. Advertising
  

 

5
5
5
5
5
5

4. Legal issues including:

  1. Malpractice liability
  2. Regulatory Agencies
  3. Tax laws
  

 

3
3
3
5. Human immune systems   4

6. Diseases and disorders of Skin, Nails, Hair, and Scalp including:

  1. Bacteriology
  2. Sanitation
  3. Sterilization
  4. Decontamination
  5. Infection control
  

 

4
4
4
4
4

7. Implements, tools, and equipment for Cosmetology, Barbering, Basic esthetics, and Nail technology:

  1. High frequency or galvanic current
  2. Heat lamps
  

 

2
2
8. First aid   10
9. Anatomy   10
10. Science of Cosmetology/Barbering, Basic Esthetics, and Nail Technology   12
11. Analysis of the Skin, Hair, and Scalp   15
12. Physiology of the Human Body including Skin and Nails   8
13. Electricity and Light Therapy   4

14. Limited Chemical Exfoliation including:

  1. Pre-Exfoliation consultation
  2. Post-Exfoliation treatment
  3. Chemical Reaction
  

 

2
2
2
15. Chemistry for Cosmetology/Barbering, Basic Esthetics, and Nail Technology   5
16. Temporary Removal of Superfluous Hair including by Waxing 10 20
17. Properties of the Hair, Skin, and Scalp   10

18. Basic Hairstyling including:

  1. Wet and thermal styling
  2. Permanent waving
  3. Hair coloring
  4. Chemical hair relaxing
  5. Thermal hair straightening

 

130
70
80
20
10

 

40
30
80
15
10

19. Haircuts including:

  1. Draping
  2. Clipper variations
  3. Scissor cutting
  4. Shaving
  5. Wigs and artificial hair

 

5
20
70
10
5

 

10
40
114
40
15
20. Razor cutting for Men

10

 30
21. Mustache and Beard Design 5 20

22. Basic esthetics including:

  1. Treatment of the skin, manual and mechanical
  2. Packs and masks
  3. Aromatherapy
  4. Chemistry of cosmetics
  5. Application of makeup including:
    1. Application of artificial eyelashes
    2. Arching of eyebrows
    3. tinting of the eyelashes and eyebrow
  6. Massage of the face and neck
  7. Natural Manicures and Pedicures

 

2
2
2
2

5
4
2
2
15

 

2
2
2
2

4
2
2
2
15
23. Medical Devices   6
24. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)   2

25. Artificial nail techniques consisting of:

  1. Wraps
  2. Nail tips
  3. Gel nails
  4. Sculptured and other acrylic nails
  5. Nail art

 

2
10 tips
10 nails
10 nails
5

 

2
2
2
2
2
26. Pedicure and Massaging of the lower legs and foot 5 8
27. Elective Topics 190 160
28. Utah Cosmetology / Barber Examination Review   10
TOTAL HOURS 713 887
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1600
Additional 100 hours for the cosmetology/barbering 1700 hours program:

Fundamental/Beauty Makeup

You are guided to understand the foundations of makeup including Skin Preparation, Eyebrow Shaping, Eyebrow Design, Color Theory, Face Shapes, Highlighting & Contouring, Makeup for Men, and Mature Skin Types. Further, you will learn to apply proper makeup techniques as you differentiate Eye Shapes and Lip Shapes. Bridal Makeup, Airbrush Fundamentals, and Makeup Marketing and Business.

 15  

Editorial Makeup

You will proceed with more in depth makeup techniques. Work with Advanced Corrective Makeup, Advanced Airbrushing, Editorial Eyeliner, Smoky Eye and Bright & Bold Techniques. You will understand and create Texture in Makeup and Makeup for Black&White Photography. We prepare for mastery by studying Trends in Editorial makeup, Photo shoot Fundamentals, and Runway fundamentals. You will build your professional portfolio while learning to market yourself and become well-versed in on-set makeup artist etiquette.

 40  

Master Makeup

You will be lead through the techniques that are vital in Film & Television. Beginning with the Evolution of Makeup, you will learn period makeup beginning in early 20th Century, 40's & 50's all the way through the 90's. After you've gained understanding of applying period looks, you will become proficient in master techniques that are used regularly in film and television: techniques for High Definition Cameras, Theatrical Looks, Avant Garde, Latex, Aging & Crying, Cuts & Bruises, Facial Hair/Prosthetics, Special Effects (FX) applications, and Airbrush techniques to create Fantasy Effects. You will effectively create a mood board and complete your own photo shoot that will artfully and professionally showcase your new makeup mastery as you begin your career as a skillfully prepared makeup artist.

 45  
TOTAL HOURS 100 0
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS 1700

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 school facility.

COSMETOLOGY/BARBERING (1700 HOURS) PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1700-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% 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 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. 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 test covers an overview of all related cosmetology/barbering subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 70% 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. Students must receive a grade of 70% 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 70% 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/BARBERING (1700 HOURS) 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, distance education, 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 (Wi-Fi 32GB), computer, laptop, tablet or smartphone
  2. High-Speed Internet minimum of an internet connection of at least 02.0 Mbps per user
  3. Milady Mindtap
  4. Google Chrome or Safari
  5. Zoom