Cosmetology Instructor Course Information

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 25-1194.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0413

The curriculum involves 500 hours to satisfy Pennsylvania state requirements. The Cosmetology Instructor’s course is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a cosmetology instructor.

**The cosmetology instructor program is approved as a brick & mortar program and a hybrid program with distance education.

*Graduates are prepared to be entry level cosmetology instructor.

This program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

Cosmetology Instructor Program Overview

Course Hours: 500 clock hours

The course is divided into Methodology instruction and Student Teaching experiences.

1. Methodology: Student Instructors develop foundational knowledge of educational principles, instructional methods, and teaching practices through classroom instruction, textbook study, and assessments. Emphasis is placed on understanding how students learn, effective communication, classroom management, and instructional preparation.
2. Student Teaching: Student Instructors apply instructional knowledge through lesson planning, supervised teaching, and practical classroom experiences. With guidance and feedback, they strengthen presentation skills, instructional delivery, classroom leadership, and their ability to evaluate student learning.
3. Distance Education Learning Experience: A student enrolled in a program with distance education may earn up to 15% of the program's total clock hours through distance education.

Cosmetology Instructor Program Outline

1. Methodology: Instruction focuses on the theory and principles of teaching using Milady's Master Educator textbook. Student Instructors explore instructional techniques, learning principles, classroom management, and educational practices, with progress evaluated through weekly assessments.
2. Student Teaching: Student Instructors develop lesson plans and gain practical teaching experience by delivering instruction based on their prepared lessons. Through supervised teaching, coaching, and practical teaching evaluations, they refine instructional techniques, communication, classroom management, and professional teaching skills.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR Unit of Instruction

The instructional program of Bella Capelli Academy cosmetology meets or exceeds the state requirements: The following subjects are taught within the brick and mortar program and hybrid program.

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. Distance Education hours and assignments are graded and recorded daily. Theory chapter exams, final exams and final practical evaluations must completed in the school facility.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

Course Hours: 500 clock hours

Your time at Bella Capelli Academy for the Cosmetology Instructors program will be divided into two areas:

1. Theory: 300 hours of the Cosmetology Instructors Program will be spent learning the theory behind cosmetology teaching techniques, during this time you will learn all of the aspects needed to be a successful Cosmetology Instructor.
2. Practical: 200 of the Cosmetology Instructors Program will be spent doing presentations and student teaching classes where you will utilize all aspects of what is learned in theory in a real life classroom atmosphere.
3. Distance Education Assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

Students in the 500 hour cosmetology instructor program 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, distance education, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the student must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements:

1. Apple iPad (included in the student kit)
2. Minimum 1.5 Mbps but 2 Mbps / To determine your Internet speed you can use a variety of Internet speed tests such as http://www.speedtest.net
3. Milady Mind Tap and Notability (included in student books and supplies)
4. Google Chrome
5. Zoom and Google Classroom