Cosmetology & Cosmetology with 20% Hybrid Distance Education Course Information

COURSE DESCRIPTION

COSMETOLOGY & COSMETOLOGY WITH 20% HYBRID DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE DESCRIPTION: 
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC 39-5012.00), Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP 12.0401)
The curriculum involves 1500 hours to satisfy Ohio State Cosmetology and Barber Board 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.  

*Graduates are prepared to become an entry level cosmetologist.

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

** This program is offered as a brick and mortar and hybrid (20% distance education). 

COSMETOLOGY & COSMETOLOGY WITH 20% HYBRID DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1500  clock hours

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

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 210 hours are devoted to preclinical classroom instruction where Future Professionals develop foundational knowledge and practical skills through classroom workshops, demonstrations, theory instruction, and guided practice. Instruction emphasizes design principles, technical procedures, safety and sanitation, professional conduct, and readiness for supervised services.
2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Future Professionals apply classroom learning through supervised practical instruction and guest services. With coaching and guidance from Learning Leaders, they refine technical skills, consultation and communication, guest experience, product recommendations, and professional work habits. Learning continues through mini-classes, feedback, and structured practice.

COSMETOLOGY & COSMETOLOGY WITH 20% HYBRID DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE OUTLINE

1. Core Curriculum: The Core Curriculum introduces the foundational principles and skills of the program through theory instruction, demonstrations, and hands-on practice. Future Professionals build essential technical knowledge, safety and sanitation practices, client care, and professional habits. Learning Leaders monitor progress, and learning is evaluated through written, oral, and practical methods, as applicable. Completing Core successfully prepares students for the next phase of their education, including supervised clinic classroom experiences.
2. Protégé Learning Experience: The Protégé Learning Experience supports the transition from Core into the Adaptive Curriculum and clinic classroom learning. Future Professionals continue guided practice, strengthen service readiness, and prepare to apply their skills in supervised guest experiences.
3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: In the clinic classroom, Future Professionals provide services to guests under Learning Leader supervision. They keep learning and reinforce classroom instruction through coaching, mini-classes, practical worksheets, and progress evaluations. They practice consultations, service planning, technical proficiency, guest communication, sanitation and safety, and professional service habits.
4. Classroom Learning Experience: Classroom education throughout the program includes cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, skin, and nails. Instruction combines theory, demonstrations, and practical application. Additional learning opportunities may address retailing and product knowledge, communication, professional development, motivation, and career readiness, facilitated by appropriate school team members or guest artists.
5. Adaptive Curriculum: During the Adaptive phase, Future Professionals expand their knowledge through specialty classroom instruction and progressively challenging practical work. They continue developing technical consistency, problem-solving, guest service, confidence, and professionalism, with feedback and assessments supporting their progress.
6. Creative Curriculum: The Creative phase focuses on refining technical and professional abilities as Future Professionals prepare to enter the industry. They apply artistic judgment, strengthen independence and accountability, and practice the standards of guest experience, teamwork, and professional conduct expected in a salon environment, with continued Learning Leader guidance.
7. Distance Education Learning Experience: A student enrolled in a program with distance education may earn up to 20% of the program's total clock hours through distance education.

**This program is offered as a brick and mortar and hybrid distance education)

COSMETOLOGY & COSMETOLOGY WITH 20% HYBRID DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE SUBJECT

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Cleveland and Paul Mitchell The School Columbus meets or exceeds  the state requirements. The following subjects are taught within the brick & mortar program and the hybrid program:

If utilizing Distance Learning, hours cannot exceed 20% of program total hours. The platform used for Distance Learning will be provided through zoom technology.

COSMETOLOGY & COSMETOLOGY WITH 20% HYBRID DISTANCE EDUCATION COURSE TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 1500-hour course.

1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Depending on the length of the distance education module, theory exams will occur weekly or bi-monthly. The theory exams will evaluate the student’s academic performance for each subject of the distance education curriculum.
2. Core written and practical skill exams: 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. 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 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 1 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
4. Final exam 2: The written exam covers an overview of all theory instruction, Ohio state law, and other items covered on the state Cosmetology exam. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams. Final Exam 2 must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.
5. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Students progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.   
6. 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 80% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.  

7. Practical skills test (mock state board): Students must receive a 80% or higher grade on all final tests. Practical Skills Tests must be completed within the school facility and cannot be taken through distance education.

   Areas of Evaluation - Cosmetology
   Core	Adaptive	Creative
   Core Written	Texture Evaluation	Texture Evaluation
   Core Practical Worksheet	Color Evaluation	Color Evaluation
   Core Mock Practical and Theory Evaluation	Cutting Evaluation	Cutting Evaluation
   Protégé Evaluation	Theory Knowledge Inventory	Theory Knowledge Inventory
   Protégé Worksheet	Practical Worksheets	Practical worksheets
   CORE Practical		Two Mock Practical and Written Evaluations

Instructional Techniques and Methods

The Cosmetology 1500 clock hour course is 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, and other related learning methods are used in the course.

In order to enroll in the hybrid program of study, the Future Professional must have the following hardware, software, and network requirements: 

1. Apple iPad, Iphone, Android Tablet or Phone, Computer (speakers, welcome and microphone (Windows (Windows 10 or later / Apple (macOS 10.9 or later)
2. Minimum 800kbps/1.0Mbps (up/down) for high quality video
3. Pivot Point Lab
4. Chrome
5. Zoom app (mobile) / Zoom Download for Windows or Mac