COSMETOLOGY COURSE DESCRIPTION
Cosmetology: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401
The curriculum involves 1000 hours to satisfy Virginia state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, perming, skin, nails, makeup, 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.
*Graduate is prepared to become an entry-level cosmetologist.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.
The school does not have any written agreements with any other entity to offer in whole or part any of its educational programs.
The cosmetology course is an approved program through DPOR, NACCAS, SCHEV, and USDE.
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM OBJECTIVES
The objective of this program is to prepare students to manage a successful cosmetology career and/or business, while preparing them to successfully pass the Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetology exam.
COSMETOLOGY COURSE Overview
Course Hours: 1000 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.
1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining hours are spent in the clinic classroom area where practical experience is gained.
COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE
Your time at Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School for the cosmetology program will be divided into five designations:
1. Core Curriculum: A multi-week pre-clinical curriculum, known as the Core program, instills the basic fundamentals. Students are graded and evaluated using written, oral and practical testing methods.
2. Adaptive Curriculum: You will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services that will continue to build you into a beauty industry professional. This phase of classroom learning will prepare the student for the clinic classroom learning experience.
3. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your remaining hours in “high gear” by dressing, acting and practicing like a beauty industry 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. This portion of the program is when you will enter the clinic classroom learning experience.
4. Classroom Learning Experience: Your time in the classroom is divided into seven (7) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, skin care, nail care, makeup and theory. Each of these areas has licensed instructors who conduct the different specialty classes each week. Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education.
5. Clinic Classroom Experience: Your learning process will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences, where workshops, clinic classroom worksheets and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
COSMETOLOGY COURSE REQUIREMENTS
The instructional program of Rudy & Kelly Academy, A Paul Mitchell Partner School meets or exceeds the state requirements:
| Subject | Minimum Hours of Instruction | Minimum Performance Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| I. Orientation and Business Topics | 45 | |
| 1. School Policies | ||
| 2. Management | ||
| 3. Sales, Inventory, and Retailing | ||
| 4. Taxes and Payroll; Insurance | ||
| 5. Client Records and Confidentiality | ||
| 6. Professional Ethics and Practices | ||
| II. Laws and Regulations | 10 | |
| III. General Sciences | 55 | |
| 1. Principles and Practices of Infection Control | ||
| 2. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) | ||
| 3. Chemical Usage and Safety | ||
| IV. Applied Sciences | 40 | |
| 1. Anatomy, Physiology, and Histology | ||
| V. Shampooing, Rinsing, and Scalp Treatments for all Hair Types, including Textured Hair | 25 | 20 |
| 1. Client Consultation and Analysis | ||
| 2. Procedures, manipulations, and Treatments | ||
| VI. Hairstyling for all Hair Types, including Textured Hair | 65 | 60 |
| 1. Fingerwaving, Molding, and Pin Curling | ||
| 2. Roller Curling, Combing, and Brushing | ||
| 3. Heat Curling, Waving, and Pressing | ||
| VII. Haircutting for all Hair Types, including Textured Hair | 125 | 60 |
| 1. Fundamentals, Materials, and Equipment | ||
| 2. Procedures | ||
| VIII. Permanent Waving and Chemical Relaxing for all Hair Types, including Textured Hair |
115 | 60 |
| 1. Chemistry | ||
| 2. Supplies and Equipment | ||
| 3. Procedures and Practical Application | ||
| IX. Hair Coloring and Bleaching for all Hair Types, including Textured Hair | 160 | 50 |
| 1. Basic Color Theory | ||
| 2. Supplies and Equipment | ||
| 3. Procedures and Practical Application | ||
| X. Wigs, Hairpieces, and Related Theory | 15 | 5 |
| 1. Types | ||
| 2. Procedures | ||
| XI. Straight Razor Use and Shaving | 20 | 12 |
| XII. Manicuring and Pedicuring | 75 | 15 procedures |
| 1. Nail Theory, Nail Structure, and Composition | ||
| 2. Nail Procedures, including Manicuring and Pedicuring | ||
| 3. Nail Procedures, including Nail Extensions | 30 individual sculptured nails or tips | |
| 4. Electric Filing | ||
| XIII. Skin Care | 160 | 15 |
| 1.Client skin analysis and Consultation | ||
| 2. Effleurage, Related Movements, Manipulations of the Face and Body | ||
| 3. Cleansing Procedures | ||
| 4. Masks | ||
| 5. Extraction Techniques | ||
| 6. Machines, Equipment, and Electricity | ||
| 7. Manual Facials and Treatments | ||
| 8. Machine, Electrical Facials and Treatments | ||
| 9. General Procedures and Safety Measures | ||
| XIV. Makeup | 35 | 20 |
| 1. Setup, Supplies and Implements | ||
| 2. Color Theory; Consultation | ||
| 3. General and Special Occasions Application; Camouflage | ||
| 4. Application False Lashes and Lash Extensions | ||
| 5. Lash Tinting; Lash Perming | ||
| 6. Lightening of the Hair on the Body except Scalp | ||
| 7. General Procedures and Safety Measures | ||
| XV. Body and Other Treatments | 20 | 5 |
| 1. Body Treatments | ||
| 2. Aromatherapy | ||
| 3. General Procedures and Safety Measures | ||
| XVI. Hair Removal | 35 | 15 |
| 1. Client Consultation and Analysis | ||
| 2. Waxing | ||
| 3. Mechanical Hair Removal | ||
| 4. Tweezing and Threading | ||
| 5. Chemical Hair Removal | ||
| TOTAL HOURS & PERFORMANCES | 1000 | 367 |
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE
The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1000-hour course:
- Academic theory exams: Students must receive a 75% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
- 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 Adaptive curriculum. If students are unable to pass each exam after two attempts, the student may be asked to withdraw from the program.
- Mock State Board evaluation test: This practical evaluation covers all technical areas of the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation State Board Cosmetology exam. Students must receive a 75% or higher on this exam.
- Final written exam: This written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, and other items covered on the Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation State Board Cosmetology exam. Students must receive a 75% or higher on this exam.
- Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Progress in practical skill assessments and instructional hours will be digitally monitored using the CourseKey app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
Students are assigned theory study and an essential number of practical experiences. Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Practical assignments are evaluated as completed and counted toward course completion only when rated as satisfactory or better. Students must maintain a theory grade average of 75% and pass a final written and practical exam prior to graduation. Students must make up missed tests and incomplete assignments.
A = 90 – 100% (Excellent) B = 80 – 89% (Average) C = 75 – 79% (Below Average) Below 75% (Failing)
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS
The Cosmetology 1000 clock hour course 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.