Cosmotology

Objective

This program provides skills to prepare one for entry into cosmetology and provides the foundation necessary to pass the state exam.

Description

This program instructs the students in cosmetology practices and state law related to the profession. In addition to classroom theory, the student performs cosmetology services.

Instructional Methods

The theory portion of Cosmetology is designed for the instructor to review each chapter on a weekly rotating schedule. In our Cosmetology program, the theory portion of the program is integrated with the practical skills. The following instructional methods are used to present theory and practical lessons:

• Drill and Practice – Hands on step by step practical demonstration and repetitive use

• Visual Aids such as handouts, video/DVD, flash cards, skeletons, mannequins

• Discussion – small group, debates, lecture, role playing, guided and assisted reading

• Laboratory groups, field trips, clinic work

• Guest lecturers and educators

Program Textbooks

(ISBN-13: -0357378908)

(ISBN-13:-978-13370952259)

(ISBN-13: 978-0357378922)

Total Clock Hours 1200

*All objectives include safety precautions. *Students must complete a graduate project.

Course Description

To learn the laws of the State of Florida as they apply to Cosmetology, including how to seek and obtain employment, payroll deductions, employment applications and consumer safety. (HIV AIDS – 4 hours)
To describe the growth and reproduction of bacteria.
To learn proper techniques of sanitation, disinfection and sterilization.
To define the composition of hair/analyze the client's hair and scalp.
Demonstrate draping for all services.
Demonstrate shampoo procedures, and under- stand the pH. Identify rinses.
* 50 shampoo and rinse services required.
To learn haircutting techniques, use of scissors, razor, thinning shears, safety precautions and understand prismatic technique.
To explain and demonstrate finger waving.
To define hairstyling and demonstrate procedures and proper use and care of instruments for hair styling.
To define the purpose of thermal waving, curling, blow dry styling and air waving.
To identify chemical composition of products in permanent waving, demonstrate hair analysis and perm procedures.
To demonstrate procedures for hair color and strand tests, explain hydrogen peroxide, under- stand lighteners, single and double process tint application.
To define the purpose of chemical hair relaxing, describing basic steps. Demonstrate sodium hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate.
Understand and demonstrate the hair pressing procedures for both soft and hard pressing.
To demonstrate types of wigs, extensions and hairpieces. To be able to order, clean, shape and color wigs.
To demonstrate the proper techniques for giving manicures/pedicures and have an understanding of acrylics.
* 20 Manicure & pedicure services required.
To be able to describe the disorders and diseases of the nail.
To identify the various types of massage and be able to perform physical manipulations.
To describe the benefits of a facial and demonstrate the basic procedures.
To describe correct, make up and demonstrate procedures.
To list functions of the skin and learn skin disorders.
To learn three methods of permanent hair removal and demonstrate temporary hair removal.
To define functions of human cells, demonstrate an understanding of anatomy/physiology.
To understand matter, pH, acids, alkaline and understand the chemistry of hair.
To define the nature of electricity and define four types of electrical current.
To discuss finance in a salon, reception skills, job search and compensation. Project Internet.

Completion Time Days

Day - full time students attending 30 hours per week can complete the course in 40 weeks.
Night - full time students attending 25 hours per week can complete the course in 48 weeks.
Part time schedule is available – minimum 12 hours per week.

Evaluation

Students take weekly quizzes on theory work. Progress tests are given at 300, 600, 900 and 1200 hours which evaluates each student on theory, services completed and practical application of their work. Students are notified prior to these progress tests as to their needs in order to be prepared. An 80% average in each skill must be achieved. Students will receive diploma upon satisfactory completion of all course work, lab work and tests.

Tuition - $12 / Clock Hour $14,400.00

Application Fees $100.00

Books $300.00

Kit $850.00

Total Cost $15,650.00

Payment Schedule*

The student has the option of paying the tuition costs:

1. In full prior to attending the first class, or

2. Paying the unpaid balance in equal weekly or monthly installments.

* License Registration Fee (payable to the state) is due upon graduation.