Cosmetology Instructor Course Description
Standard Occupational Classification (25-1194.00)
Classification of Instructional Programs (12.0413)
The curriculum involves 800 hours for cosmetology instructor to satisfy North Carolina state requirements. The course educates prospective cosmetology instructors to address the needs of students in the classroom and the clinic classroom. Prospective teachers learn to utilize a system of forward-focused thinking and front-end coaching. By learning the methods of teaching cosmetology, the prospective teachers learn to engage students in the learning process and stimulate the discovery process with visuals, music, and/or hands-on activities.*
Graduate’s are prepared to become entry level cosmetology instructors.
This course if taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Hours: 800 clock hours
The cosmetology teacher course is divided into two designations: Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching.
In the 800 course time is spent on Psychology, Methodology and Hands On Student Teaching.
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE
Your time in the Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte cosmetology instructor course will be divided into two designations:
- Psychology and Methodology: These classes focus on the theory of teaching, using Milady’s Master Educator textbook, including written tests.
- Student Teaching: You will learn to write lesson plans and do actual teaching from your lesson plans. There will be a practical teaching evaluation of your teaching skills.
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell the School Charlotte meets or exceeds the state requirements:
| Subject | Hours of Instruction |
|---|---|
| Theory: Observation theory, motivation, business management, student relations, teaching techniques, preparing lesson plans, facilitating student shop internship, preparing class lectures and presentations, preparing examinations grading and G.S. 88B and the rules of the Board. | 150 |
| Practical Application: Conducting theory classes from prepared lessons. Preparing and giving examinations and giving practical demonstrations. | 650 |
| TOTAL HOURS | 800 |
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 INSTRUCTOR COURSE PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE
The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 800-hour course.
- Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Theory exams cover a review of the Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
- Students must receive 75% or higher on each final exam; final exams cover a complete overview of the Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
The 800-hour cosmetology instructor program 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.