Cosmetology/Barbering Course Information

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COSMETOLOGY/BARBERING COURSE DESCRIPTION

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

The curriculum involves 1600 hours to satisfy Utah 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 an entry level cosmetologist.

This course is taught in English.

COSMETOLOGY/BARBERING COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1600 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 1390 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 COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City for the cosmetology program will be divided into six (6) 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. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic time from 280 to 1600 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly 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 280 to 1600 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 800 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 800 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Salt Lake City 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/BARBERING 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

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 PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1600-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 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 hard-ware, 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