Cosmetology Course Information

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COSMETOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION

Cosmetology: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012.00 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401
The curriculum involves 1,550 hours to satisfy Wisconsin 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 (Take Home) skills, client record keeping, business ethics, as well as 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. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.

COSMETOLOGY EDUCATION GOALS

Paul Mitchell The School Madison strives to provide a quality educational system that prepares students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within their chosen field of study. Our quality education system includes an outstanding facility, experienced and competent instructors, and a curriculum developed through years of experience and expertise. Our education goals are:

  1. To educate students to be professional, knowledgeable and skilled in their field for marketability within the industry.
  2. To maintain an updated program that provides students with the knowledge to compete in their field of study.
  3. To promote the continuing educational growth of our faculty and students, using current teaching methods and techniques.
  4. To teach courtesy and professionalism as the foundation for a successful career in their chosen field of study.
  5. To prepare students to successfully pass the state licensing exam for entry-level employment.
  6. To train and graduate students while empowering them to become confident and excited to enter a successful career within the salon and beauty industry.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1550 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical classroom 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 1340 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area where practical experience and additional theory time is gained.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Madison for the cosmetology 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, verbal 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. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic classroom time from 210 to 1550 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.
  3. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 210 to 1550 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.
  4. Adaptive Curriculum: From 210 to 775 hours you will enter a new phase of of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building you into a confident beauty industry professional.
  5. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 775 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Madison 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 COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of  Paul Mitchell The School Madison meets or exceeds the state requirements:

 

Subject

Theory Hours

Practical Hours

I.

Hygiene, grooming and personal development.

10

0

II.

Bacteriology, sterilization and sanitation. 

20

20

III.

Tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage).

 

 

IV.

Haircutting, hair tapering (clipper-cuts), razor cutting, hairstyling, curling, thermal waving, finger-waving, roller setting, pincurl placement, blow-drying, shampoos, scalp and hair treatments, conditioning, reconditioning, hair analysis, and care of hairpieces, wigs and wefts, tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage)

140

440

V.

Hair straightening, hair relaxing, thermal hair straightening, blow-outs, permanents, hair coloring, tinting, bleaching and chemistry, tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage) 

185

392

VI.

Shaving, beard and mustache shaping, trimming, superfluous hair removal, waxing, facials, facial massages, facial makeup, eyelashes, light therapy, basic principles of electricity, and introduction to electrology, tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage) 

35

60

VII.

Manicuring, including nail enhancement, tools, equipment and implements (identification and usage) . 

10

25

VIII.

Anatomy and physiology of the hair, skin and nails and disorders of the hair, skin, scalp and nails. 

50

0

IX.

Product knowledge, product use and sales, preparing and consulting with customer for services.

30

0

X.

Laws, rules, professional ethics and history of barbering and cosmetology.

18

0

XI.

Individual student needs, industry trends and electives (e.g. recordkeeping, mathematics, communications, human relations, public relations, first aid, etc.).

40

75

Hours may include structured visits conducted by the school outside of the classroom at one or more barbering and cosmetology establishments.

 

TOTAL HOURS

538

1012

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 TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1550-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
  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.
  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 75% or higher on all final exams.
  4. Final exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Wisconsin state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam . Students must receive a grade of 75% 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.

The following grading scale is used for theory progress:

A = 90 – 100%            B = 80 – 89%             C = 75 – 79%            Failing = Below 75%

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The Cosmetology 1550 clock hour course is 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.