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CAREER-TECHNICAL
PROGRAMS -- COSMETOLOGY/NAIL TECHNOLOGY
Students enrolled in the
Cosmetology program follow the established curriculum by the
State Board of Cosmetology and State Department of Education.
Students learn through classroom instruction and then apply
their knowledge to hands-on experience.
To
qualify to take the State Board Exam, high school students are
required to complete 1500 clock hours or 1200 credit units of
cosmetology training. The hours and credit units offered in
these classes are State accredited to eligible students and can
be transferred to public and private schools. To be eligible for
state credit, students must be at least 16 years of age and have
completed the 10th grade. In addition to the fee
indicated, students are required to purchase supplies or
materials for various specialized courses. Students enrolled in
Cosmetology classes are encouraged to participate in Skills USA-
VICA.
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INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisites: None -- (Grade 9)
Introduction to Cosmetology is a course that helps students
develop basic salon techniques in the study of personal and
professional image/conduct, sanitation, hairstyling, and nail
care. Students perform practical tasks including sanitation,
shampooing, various hairstyling techniques, and basic nail
care. Theory related to the various cosmetology tasks is
included in this course.
Syllabus - Fall 2007-08
INTRODUCTION TO COSMETOLOGY Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisites: Introduction
to Cosmetology Semester 1 -- (Grade 9)
This
course is a continuation of Cosmetology A of the first
semester. Entry-level skills and related theory are taught in
shampooing, hairstyling, and manicuring. Special emphasis is
placed on employability skills, sanitation, and safety.
Syllabus - Spring 2007-08
NAIL
CARE Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Nail Care and Applications)
Pre-requisite: None --
(Grades 10-12)
This
course concentrates on total nail care. Students are taught
skills in basic manicuring, pedicuring, artificial nail care,
and hand treatments. Upon successful completion of this course,
students are able to demonstrate professional conduct, identify
nail disorders/diseases, and perform safety and sanitation on
all nail care services.
Syllabus - Fall 2007-08
NAIL
CARE Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Nail Care and Applications)
Pre-requisite: Nail Care
Semester 1 -- (Grades 10-12)
Nail
Care B is a continuation of the first semester course. Students
continue to become competent in nail care services including
manicures, pedicures, and artificial nail care. Information on
product knowledge and chemicals used in proper sanitation and
safety procedures is included. After completion of this course,
students will have a broad knowledge of requirements for a
career in nail technology.
Syllabus - Spring 2007-08
NAIL ART
Semester 1
1 Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Nail Art and Applications;
Salon Practices and Management)
Pre-requisite: Nail Care and
Applications -- (Grades 11-12)
This is
a one-credit course consisting of two hours of theory and lab.
It provides students with a study of and practice in advanced
nail techniques. Upon successful completion of this course,
students are able to identify a variety of types of sculptured
nails and nail art as well as perform procedures for nail
sculpturing and nail art.
Syllabus - Fall 2007-08
NAIL ART
Semester 2
1 Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Nail Art and Applications;
Salon Practices and Management)
Pre-requisite: Nail Art
Semester 1 -- (Grades 11-12)
This is
a one-credit course consisting of two hours of theory and lab.
Successful completion of Nail Art A and B will give the
student two units. This course provides students with a study of
and practice in advanced nail techniques. Upon successful
completion of this course, students are able to perform a
variety of types of artificial nail applications. Safety and
sanitation procedures are taught on all nail services.
Syllabus - Spring 2007-08
ADVANCED
COSMETOLOGY- Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Chemical Methodology)
Pre-requisite: Introduction
to Cosmetology Semesters 1 and 2 -- (Grades 10-12)
This
course focuses on the theory of hair composition and chemical
services. Students learn to perform procedures in chemical
relaxing and permanent waving. Guidelines on safety and
sanitation procedures are included.
ADVANCED
COSMETOLOGY Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
(Chemical Methodology)
Pre-requisite: Advanced
Cosmetology Semester 1 -- (Grades 10-12)
This
course concentrates on chemical procedures, scalp disorders,
treatments, and chemical product knowledge related to salon
chemical services. Students learn to perform a scalp and hair
analysis and make evaluations based on observations.
Information on safety, sanitation, and professional ethics is
included.
ESTHETICS / SKIN CARE
Semester 1
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisite: Introduction to
Cosmetology or Nail Care (Grades 10-12)
Esthetics focuses on skills and
knowledge related to skin care. Students learn the structure and
functions of various systems of the body and their effect on the
skin. Proper techniques for skin care along with product
knowledge are taught. Topics of study include safety,
sanitation, skin analysis, diseases, disorders, facial machines,
hair removal, and facial massage. Students observe
demonstrations and acquire hands-on experiences in the use of
state-of the-art equipment.
Syllabus - Fall 2007-08
ESTHETICS / SKIN CARE Semester 2
½ Unit -- FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisite: Esthetics / Skin
Care Semester 1
Upon successful completion of this
second semester course, students are able to prepare clients;
assemble sanitized materials; follow procedures for product
application; recognize skin disorders; and demonstrate facial
massage movement. Students learn to use skin care equipment to
perform skin care analysis, and demonstrate their knowledge of
treatments for specific skin types.
Syllabus - Spring 2007-08
SALON PRACTICES - Semester 1
FEE: $10.00
Pre-requisite: None
Salon
Practices and Management is a one-credit course that helps
students develop entry-level management skills for the beauty
industry. Students practice all phases of cosmetology in a salon
setting. Upon completion of this course, students are able to
demonstrate professionalism and to list job-seeking and
management skills as well as to exhibit knowledge of the
technology used in salons.
Syllabus - Fall 2007-08
Syllabus - Spring 2007-08
COSMETOLOGY EQUIPMENT UTILIZED IN THE PROGRAM:
The Cosmetology Lab is set up as
near as possible like a modern-day beauty industry salon with
professional work stations, dryers, shampoo stations and
professional equipment such as blow dryers and curling irons.
Manicure tables, nail centers and up-to-date facial equipment
are utilized. Theory classes use a variety of visual aids such
as detailed videos on basic procedures and laser disc study in
haircutting and science.
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