Cosmetology Course Information

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) COURSE DESCRIPTION

SOC 39-5012: CIP 12.0401

The curriculum involves 1200 hours to satisfy Florida 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. This program includes 4 hours of HIV and sanitation.

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 (1200 HOUR) PROGRAM OVERVIEW

Program Hours: 1200 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 Floor Learning Experience: The remaining 990 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) PROGRAM OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Sarasota for the cosmetology program 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, 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.
2. 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.
3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic time from 280 to 1200 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly worksheets, and periodic exams developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing on paying service guests in the clinic classroom.
4. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 280 to 1200 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 600 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.
6. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 600 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 (1200 HOUR) STATE OF FLORIDA REQUIREMENTS

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

COSMETOLOGY (1200 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 1200-hour course:

1. 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. Depending on the length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. 
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 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. 
4. 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. 
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.

COSMETOLOGY (1200 HOUR) INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The 1200 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