COSMETOLOGY COURSE CURRICULUM: 1600 Hours
The objective of the Cosmetology Course is to develop in the student the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional attitudes necessary for success in the profession and to qualify and equip the student to pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination. After the graduate has successfully passed her/his state exam, they are qualified to work as a licensed cosmetologist in any licensed facility in the state of California. They may cut hair, perform hair styling, perform all phases of manicuring, apply make-up and give skin care (within the scope of the license) for profit.
The course is 1600 clock hours in length, which can be completed in approximately twelve months full time attendance. Approximately 335 hours (26%) of the course time is devoted to the technical instruction, which consists of various learning activities in a classroom situation. The balance of the course time is devoted to practical operations in which students develop and practice cosmetology skills under the supervision of licensed instructors in actual working conditions. Additional subjects include Business Management, Inventory control, Reception desk, Retail practices, Job Hunting, Career Opportunities, Employee Rights and Responsibilities and Drug Abuse Prevention.
ESTHEICIAN COURSE CURRICULUM: 600 Hours
The course is 600 clock hours in length. Approximately one third of the course time is devoted to practical and technical instruction in the areas of Manual and Electrical Facials, Hair removal, Eyebrow arching, Make-up, Eyelash Application and California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Act Rules and regulations. The balance of the course time is spent on the clinic floor. Following is a list of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology's minimum required subjects, hours and operations.
MANICURIST COURSE CURRICULUM: 400 Hours
The objective of the Manicurist course is to develop in the student the practical skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional knowledge necessary for success as a manicuring specialist and to qualify and equip the student to successfully pass the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination. Once they have successfully passed the state exam, they may work as a licensed manicurist in any licensed facility in the state of California, performing all phases of manicuring.
The Manicurist course is 400 clock hours in length, which can be completed in three months of full-time attendance.
Approximately 110 hours (38%) of the course time is devoted to technical instruction, which consists of various learning activities in a class situation. The balance of the course time is spent in performing practical operations in actual working conditions under supervision of licensed instructors.
TEACHER TRAINING COURSE CURRICULUM: 600 Hours
The objective of the course is to develop within the licensed cosmetologist the teaching skills, theoretical knowledge, and professional attitude necessary for success in the profession of cosmetology education.