Cosmetology/Teacher Training
The following is a breakdown of the units of theoretical and practical instruction necessary for completing the course, as prescribed by Illinois statute. Please note that the actual sequence of instruction may vary. A total of 1500 hours.
Cosmetology Description
- Hours: 150 of classroom instruction in general theory.
- Subject areas:
- Tools and Their Use
- Shampoo
- Understanding Chemicals and Use
- Types of Hair
- Sanitation
- Hygiene
- Skin Diseases and Conditions
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Electricity and Ethics
- Hours: 500 of instruction in a combination of classroom instruction
- Hands on experience in the following subject areas:
- Permanent Waving
- Hair Coloring and Bleaching
- Hair Relaxing and Hair and Scalp Conditioning.
- Hours: 475 Specific instruction in hair styling
- Classroom instruction and hands on experience in the following subject areas:
- Cutting
- Thinning
- Shaping
- Trimming
- Application of Electrical or Mechanical Equipment
- Marcelling
- Curling and Hair Treatments.
- Hours: 200 instruction in the following subject areas:
- Labor Law
- Worker’s Compensation
- Client Relations
- Bookkeeping
- Marketing and Merchandising
- Emergancy First Aid
- Right-To-Know Laws
- Pertinent State and Local Laws and Rules
- Business Math
- Safety with Electrical Devices
- Business Ethics.
- Hours: 85 hours of instruction shall be provided.
- Hours: 55 hours of practical instruction.
- Hours: The remaining 35 hours required shall consist of coordinated classroom and practical in elective and senior review areas
Teacher Description
Post Graduate (500 Hours)
- 150 hrs General Theory
- 100 hrs Practical Chemical Application
- 100 hrs Hair Styling
- 100 hrs Shop Management plus Interpersonal Skills
- 50 hrs Facials plus Massage plus Nail Technology
Teaching Courses (500 Hours)
- 20 hrs Educational Psychology
- 20 hrs Teaching Methods
- 50 hrs Business Administration
- 150 hrs Application of Methods
- 260 hrs Supervised Teaching
- Hours: 20 of instruction in a combination of classroom instruction
- Which shall include: But not be limited to, topics in educational objectives, student characteristics and development, the learning process, and an evaluation of learning which relates to teaching.
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NOTE: The requirement above may be waived if the student can present documentation demonstrating that the teacher trainee has completed a course in Educational Psychology at an accredited college or university within the five years immediately preceding admission to the program.
- Students already meeting the requirement will be credited with these hours at the time of enrollment.
- Hours: 20
- Which shall include: Topics in individual differences in learning, lesson planning and design, lesson delivery, assessment of learning performance, classroom management, student motivation, and classroom climate.
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NOTE: The requirement above may be waived if the student can present documentation demonstrating that the teacher trainee has completed a course in Teaching Methods – Secondary Level at an accredited college or university within the five years immediately preceding admission to the program.
- Students already meeting the requirement will be credited with these hours at the time of enrollment.
Undergraduate certificate
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