COSMETOLOGY (1300 HOUR) COURSE DESCRIPTION
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401
The cosmetology curriculum involves 1300 hours, which exceeds the State of Florida Board of Cosmetology requirements. The program includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, men’s cutting, color, texture, long hair, makeup, skin, nails, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail Take Home skills, guest record-keeping, and business ethics, as well as sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing. The program also includes four (4) hours of HIV/AIDS education.
The state of Florida requires 1200 hours of education to become licensed as a cosmetologist; however, the school is approved by the state to offer a 1300 hour cosmetology course. Within the additional 100 hours the student will be able to master the skills and techniques of makeup artistry. The additional course hours also include classroom and clinic floor makeup experience.
Graduate’s are prepared to become entry-level cosmetologists.
The program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.
COSMETOLOGY (1300 HOUR) PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Program Hours: 1300 clock hours
The program is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
- Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 210 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
- Master Makeup Classroom and Clinic Floor Learning Experience: Master Makeup Classroom and Clinic Floor Learning Experience: This 100 hour portion is designed for students to learn and master the skills and techniques of makeup artistry.
- Clinic Floor Learning Experience: The remaining 990 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.
COSMETOLOGY (1300 HOUR) PROGRAM OUTLINE
Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Sarasota for the cosmetology program will be divided into seven (7) designations:
- 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, color, permanent waving, and chemical texture services.
- Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Adaptive student. You spend 70 hours preparing for the clinic classroom experience.
- 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, make overs, 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. - Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic floor time from 280 to 1300 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using workshops, monthly worksheets, and periodic exams developed specifically for monitoring progress. This is when you begin working on paying service guests in the clinic classroom.
- Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 280 to 1300 hours is divided into five (5) areas: cutting, color, texture, makeup, and nails. Each area has a Skill Specialist in the field who conducts the different specialty classes once a week; these may include guest artists, retail (Take Home), motivation, self-improvement, nail artistry, makeup, etc.
- Adaptive Curriculum: From 280 to 650 hours, you will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building your skills as a future beauty industry professional.
- Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 650 hours in Paul Mitchell The School Sarasota in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a true salon 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 (1300 HOUR) COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Sarasota meets or exceeds the state requirements:
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 (1300) COURSE SUBJECT DESCRIPTIONS
In addition to the state requirements listed above, Paul Mitchell The School Sarasota provides training in the areas of communication skills, professional ethics, salesmanship, decorum, record keeping, and client service record cards. |
COSMETOLOGY (1300 HOUR) PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE
The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1300-hour course:
- Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module.
- 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.
- Final Exam 1: This exam 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.
- Final Exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Florida state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on all final exams.
- 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 (1300 HOUR) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
The 1300 hour cosmetology 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.