Instructor Course Information

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INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTION

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 25-1194.00 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0413

The curriculum involves 500 hours to satisfy Washington state requirements. The course educates prospective cosmetology teachers to address the needs of students in the classroom and the clinic floor. Prospective teachers learn to utilize a system of forward-focused thinking and front-end coaching. By learning the methods of teaching cosmetology, the prospective teachers learn to engage students in the learning process and stimulate the discovery process with visuals, music, and/or hands-on activities.

A student who enrolls in the instructor program may submit documentation that provides evidence 
of experience as a licensed cosmetologist, hair designer, barber, manicurist, esthetician, or master esthetician for competency evaluation toward credit of not more than three hundred hours of instructor training.

*Graduates are prepared for an entry level instructor.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW / OUTLINE

Course Hours: 500 clock hours

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

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 125 hours are devoted to classroom workshops, where students learn technical information and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience and Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 375 hours are spent in the clinic classroom and classroom area where practical experience is gained.

INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Spokane meets or exceeds the state requirements.

Subject Theory Hours
  1. Preparation for classroom activities, including but not limited to:
    1. Choice of teaching methods
    2. Classroom setup
    3. Topic/subject matter
    4. Student assignments
    5. Materials and supplies
    6. Recordkeeping
 100
  1. Presentation of information, including but not limited to:
    1. Lectures (oral and written)
    2. Demonstrations
    3. Questions and answers
    4. Project methods
    5. Discussions
 250
  1. Application of practice, including but not limited to:
    1. Clinic supervision
    2. Classroom management
    3. Client relations
 100
  1. Evaluation by the instructor-trainee of the student’s understanding and performance, including but not limited to:
    1. Written/practical assessment
    2. Communication skills
 50
TOTAL HOURS 500

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.

INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 500-hour course:

  1. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each theory exam. Theory exams cover a review of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book. 
  2. Students must receive 75% or higher on each final exam; final exams cover a complete overview of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.

​​​​INSTRUCTOR instructional techniques and methods

The courses 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, and other related learning methods are used in the course.