Cosmetology Course Information

COSMETOLOGY DESCRIPTION

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0401

The curriculum involves 1250 hours to satisfy Pennsylvania state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, perming, nails, skin, 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.

**The cosmetology program is approved as a brick & mortar program and a hybrid distance education

*Graduates are prepared to be entry level cosmetologist.

This program is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1250 clock hours
(Brick & Mortar / Hybrid with Distance Education)

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

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 280 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 970 hours are spent in the clinic classroom and classroom areas where practical experience is gained.
3. Distance Education Learning Experience: Students enrolled in the program with distance education will complete the distance education portion of the program through online learning.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Bella Capelli Academy for the cosmetology and cosmetology hybrid distance education program will be divided into six designations:

1. Core Curriculum: 280-hours of instruction, 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 chemical texture services and makeup applications.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your learning process will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences where mini-classes, monthly worksheets and periodic evaluations have been developed specifically for this to monitor progress. This is when you will begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom area.
3. Classroom Learning Experience: Your time in the classroom is divided into four areas. Each of these areas has an instructor that will conduct the different classes one week per month. These areas are cutting, coloring, texture and makeup classes. Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist.
4. Adaptive Curriculum: You will enter a new phase of elective classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building you into a confident beauty industry designer.

Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last hours in Bella Capelli Academy in “high gear” by dressing, acting, and working like a true 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. Building upon speed and confidence.

COSMETOLOGY COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Bella Capelli Academy cosmetology meets or exceeds the state requirements: The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:

Subject	Minimum Technical Instruction	Minimum Practical Instruction
Professional Practices Bacteriology, Sterilization, Sanitation Clean-Up Decontamination Infection Control Salon Safety First Aid Professional Attitude Ethics, Business and Salesmanship Personal Improvement Business Practices Personal and Public Hygiene Resumes	50
Sciences Histology Trichology Chemistry Pharmacology Physiology Anatomy Properties of the Hair and Scalp Cosmetic Dermatology Electricity Electrical Appliances Light Therapy	200
Cosmetology Skills
Shampooing Rinsing Conditioning	25	25
Hair Styling Wigs and Hairpieces Thermal Hair Styling	75	75
Hair Shaping Finger Waving Ridge Making Skip Waves Pin Curling Placement Ridge Curls	35	80
Permanent Waving Product Knowledge Ammonium Thioglycolate Acid Alkaline Wrapping Techniques Spiral Double Rod Single Halo Double Halo Mohawk Loop Rod End Paper Wraps Double Flat Wrap Bookend Wrap Single Flat Wrap	75	75
Hair Coloring Product Knowledge Tint H2o2 Bleach Techniques Weave Tint Retouch Virgin Tint Going Darker Virgin Bleach Bleach Retouch Slight Color Change Cap Highlight Virgin Tint Going Lighter Classifications Temporary Semi-Permanent Demi-Permanent Permanent	75	75
Hair Straightening Chemical Straightening Product Knowledge Sodium Hydroxide Ammonium Thioglycolate	20	30
Skin Care Skin and Its Disorders Makeup Massage Packs And Masks Skin Analysis	25	25
Manicuring Hand and Arm Massage Implements Nails and Their Disorders	15	25
Temporary Hair Removal A. Brow Arching Waxing Tweezing	10	15
Scalp Treatment Draping	5
Care of All Hair Types and Textures Analyze the Scalp and Hair Client History	20	45
Haircutting History of Barbering Holding the Shears/Razor Techniques Scissor Over Comb Clipper Over Comb  Layers Texturize Razor Elevations Implements, Tools, Equipment Shaving Mustache and Beard Design	75	75
TOTAL HOURS		1250

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.

Distance Education hours and assignments are graded and recorded daily. Theory chapter exams, final exams and final practical evaluations must completed in the school facility.

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 1250-hour course.

1. Academic weekly theory exams: Students must receive 70% or higher on each weekly assigned theory exam. Students must receive a 70% or higher grade on all tests given.
2. Core written and practical skill exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% 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 70% 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. The Core practical skills evaluation must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
3. Final Exam 1: This test is an overview of all related cosmetology subjects, i.e., anatomy, chemistry, etc. Final Exam 1 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
4. Final Exam 2: The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, Pennsylvania State Law, and other items covered on the State Cosmetology exam. Final Exam 2 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
5. Hourly practical worksheets: Seven (7) practical hourly worksheets, students must receive 100% to meet practical graduation requirements. Practical Skills Tests must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
6. Adaptive and Creative Practical Exam - Hands on evaluation.
7. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.
8. Distance Education Assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.

COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

Students in the 1250 hour cosmetology program are 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, distance education, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the student must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements.

1. Apple iPad (included in the student kit)
2. Minimum 1.5 Mbps but 2 Mbps / To determine your Internet speed you can use a variety of Internet speed tests such as http://www.speedtest.net
3. Milady Mind Tap and Notability (included in student books and supplies)
4. Goggle Chrome
5. Zoom and Goggle Classroom