Instructor Program Outline
(600 Total Hours)
DESCRIPTION: The Teacher Certification Course is designed to train the student in the basic manipulative skills, safety judgments, proper work habits, business skills, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency in job entry-level positions in Cosmetology Instruction or a related career field.

OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

  1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self confidence.
  2. Project professionalism, visual poise and proper grooming.
  3. Communicate effectively and interact appropriately colleagues, supervisors and clients.
  4. Respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received in an employment environment.
  5. Perform the basic teaching skills needed to be an effective educator.
  6. Perform the basic analytical skills to advise and lead students.
  7. Apply academic learning, technical information and related matter to assure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to skills, trends, and methods for career development in the Teacher Certification and related fields.

REFERENCES: A comprehensive library of references, periodicals, books, texts, audio/video tapes and web-based materials are available to support the program of study and supplement the program of study. Students should avail themselves of the opportunity to use these extensive materials.

TEACHING AND LEARNING METHODS: The clock hour education 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 comprehensive lesson plans which reflect effective educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of interactive lecture, demonstration, cooperative learning, labs, student salon activities, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, projects, activities, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

GRADING PROCEDURES: The qualitative element used to determine academic progress is a reasonable system of grades as determined by assigned academic learning. Students are assigned academic learning and practical experiences. Academic learning is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed. Practical skills are evaluated according to state board exam procedures and set forth in practical skills evaluation criteria adopted by the school. Students must maintain a written grade average of 70%.. Numerical grades are considered according to the following scale: 90 - 100 Exemplary, 80 - 89 Excellent, 70 - 79 Good, 00 - 69 Unsatisfactory

Instructor Curriculum: (600 Total Hours)

Orientation (25 hrs)

School Rules and Regulations
Qualities of the Professional Educator
Code of Ethics
Familiarization of School Facilities and Supplies
Licensing Requirements and Regulations, Laws
Fundamentals of Business Management
Professional Ethics
Business Plan
Written Agreements
School Operations, Policies, and Practices
Compensation Packages Payroll Deductions, Telephone Use, Advertising, Sales, Communications, Public Human Relations, Insurance
Salon Safety
Seeking Employment

Methods of Teaching and Clinic Management (250 Hrs)

Principles of Teaching, Learning, and Lesson Plan Development
Presentation Techniques

Student Salon / Clinic Management (150)

Independent Clinic Supervision
Supervision of Clinic Sanitation and Client Safety
Technical Skills Ability
Independent Classroom Instructing
Administrative Responsibilities
Records and Report Management
Safety Measures, Classroom Conditions, and Maintenance
Class Supervision and Control
Class Problems and Solutions
Organizational and Regulatory Requirements

Instruction and Theory (175)

Planning
Assessment or Measurement of Student
Ability/Achievement/Learning
Diagnosis of Student Weakness and Overall Progress
Student Motivation for Study and Learning
Oral and Written Testing
Evaluation of Overall Progress
Development and Use of Testing/Measurement Instruments
Academic Advising
Academic Advising