Cosmetology Course Information

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 New York 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.

Cosmetology Course Overview

Course Hours: 1000 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
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 Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady for the cosmetology program will be divided into five designations:

Core Curriculum: A multi-week pre clinical 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, coloring, permanent waving and chemical texture services.
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.
Classroom Learning: Your time in the classroom is divided into four areas. Each of these areas has a licensed instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week. Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education.
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.
Creative Curriculum: You will spend your remaining hours in Paul Mitchell The School Schenectady in “high gear” by dressing, acting and working 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. You must be up to date on all theory tests and worksheets to be considered a “Creative Future Professional” and added to the creative schedule. Creative Schedules begin during the first week of the month.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE SUBJECTS

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

Requirements	Total Clock Hours
Professional Requirements New York State License Requirements State and Federal Payroll Requirements New York State Sales Tax Requirements Career Opportunities and Placement Professional Ethics, Conduct and Attitude Professional Organizations, Trade Shows and Publications	24
Safety and Health New York State Laws, Rules and Regulations OSHA Regulations Concerning Hazardous Materials Communications Types and Classification of Infectious Organisms (Bacteria, Viruses, Molds, Fungus) Growth and Reproduction of Infectious Organisms Infections and Their Prevention Immunity and Body Defenses Decontamination and Infection Control Physical and Chemical Agents	26
Anatomy and Physiology Cells, Tissues and Organs Body Systems Basic Principles of Nutrition Overview of Bones and Muscles of the Head, Arms, Hands, Legs and Feet	15
Hair Analysis Structure Porosity Growth Patterns Elasticity Texture	10
Hair and Scalp Disorders and Diseases Dandruff Infestations Alopecia Infections Fungal Infections	10
Chemistry as applied to Cosmetology Forms and Properties of Matter The pH Scale Elements, Compounds and Mixtures FDA Laws Governing Hair Care Chemical Reactions and Solutions Products and Product Safety	5
Shampoos, Rinses, Conditioners and Treatments Client Preparation, Analysis and Consultation Hair Analysis Instruments and Equipment Shampooing Products, Composition and Procedures Rinsing Products, Composition and Procedures Conditioning Products, Composition and Procedures Procedures for Hair and Scalp Disorders Scalp Manipulations	30
Haircutting and Shaping Fundamentals, Principles and Concepts of Design Scissor Haircutting Nomenclature and Care of Scissors Techniques and Procedures Razor Haircutting Nomenclature and Care of Razor Techniques and Procedures Clipper Haircutting Nomenclature and Care of Tools Techniques and Procedures Removal/Trim of Superfluous Hair Contemporary and Specialized Haircutting Female Styles; Male Styles Children Styles Mustache and Beard Shaping Shaving Dexterity of the Hands and Razor; Preparation and Procedures	175
Hairstyling Fingerwaving Pincurling Skipwaving Roller Styling Patterns in Hairstyling Waves, Pin Curls, Rollers and Combinations Finishing Techniques Twisting, Wrapping, Weaving, Extending, Locking and Braiding Traditional Weaving and Styling Services in Hairstyling Tools and Implements Blowdrying Thermal Curling Hair Pressing Hair Pieces	245
Chemical Restructuring Chemistry Preliminary Procedure of Chemical Restructuring Chemical Restructuring Products Procedure of Chemical Restructuring Client Consultation Corrective Chemical Restructuring	180
Hair Coloring and Lightening Color Theory Hair Coloring Procedures Chemistry Hair Lightening Preliminary Procedures of Hair Coloring Special Effects Client Consultation Corrective Procedures	180
Nail Care and Procedures Nail Structure Nail Disorders and Diseases Nail Shape and Color Analysis Basic Manicuring and Pedicuring Manipulations of the Hand, Arm, Leg and Foot Nail Tip Application Adhesives; Fitting, Design and Application Nail Wrap Application Silk, Fiberglass and Linen Procedures; Surface Wrapping Natural Nail and Mending; Tip Overlay Wrapping; Repair, Maintenance and Removal Liquid and Powder Nail Extensions Application Procedures for Tips With Overlays, Natural Nails and Sculptured Nails; Repair, Maintenance and Removal; Chemical Reactions to Liquid and Powder	40
Skin Care and Procedures Structure and Function of the Skin Skin Conditions and Disorders Facial and Body Procedures Client Preparation; Skin Analysis and Consultation Wet and Dry Exfoliations and Applications Use of Various Products to Enhance the Appearance of the Skin Seaweed, salt, paraffin, mud, ampules, creams, etc. Discussion for Further Training Required for Advanced Techniques Such as Aromatherapy and Water Therapies Temporary Methods of Hair Removal Manual Tweezing; Depilatory Lotion; Waxing; Bleaching Make-Up Application Color Analysis; Morphology of the Face; Product Knowledge, Chemistry and Related Composition; Eyebrow Contouring; Corrections and Contouring; False Eyelashes; Further Training Required for Advanced Techniques	60
Hours required by NYS Regulations	1000

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 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 grade of 80% or higher on each assigned theory exam.
Orientation practical skill evaluation test: Students must receive a grade of 80% 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 80% 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.
Final exam 1: This test covers an overview of all related cosmetology subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
Final exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, New York state law, and other items covered on the state cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
Practical clinic classroom worksheets: Students must complete all assigned practical clinic classroom worksheets.