Instructor Curriculum- 1000 Hours/600 Hours
As required by the State Board of Cosmetology: Hours
The Professional Teacher ……………………………………………………………………. 223
The Teacher
Preparation for Teaching
Student Motivation and Learning…………………………………………………………. 132
Laws Governing Learning Process
Student Motivation
Student Participation
Student Personalities
Individual Differences
Methods, Management and Materials ………………………………………………….. 436
Methods, Procedures and Techniques of Teaching
Classroom Management
Teaching Materials
Testing and Evaluation …………………………………………………………………………. 90
Cosmetology Law, Rules and Regulations ………………………………………………… 13
Observation ……………………………………………………………………………………… 106
Total Hours…………………………………………………………………………………………..lOOO
Methods to be used for instruction include lecture, demonstration, and overhead projection of materials, videos, and activities that require student participation, discussion and review.
Instructor Course (1000 Hour) -Program Objectives
Students completing this program should:
- Know the importance of lesson plans as well as how to develop them.
- Know how to utilize audiovisual aids to enhance lesson plan objectives.
- Know the importance of setting a professional example for his/her students.
- Be aware of student rights.
- Know the responsibilities of the Teacher.
- Be able to develop and follow a curriculum.
- Be able to utilize a variety of teaching methods.
Examples of Occupations
- Instructor
- Platform Artist
- Lecturer
- Manufacturer’s Representative
- Manufacturer’s Educator
- Cosmetology College Owner
Grading Policy
Theory Work Grading Scale
100-95…………..Excellent
94-85…………….Good
84-75…………….Unsatisfactory
Below 75……….Failing
Practical and Laboratory Work Grading Scale
100-95…………..Excellent
94-85…………….Good
84-75…………….Unsatisfactory
Below 75……….Failing
Barber Instructor 600 Hours
Rule 3.1 Requirements
A. Any person to be qualified to receive a certificate of registration as a barber instructor must be twenty-one (21) years of age or older, must be of good moral and temperate habits, must be able to read, write and speak English; must possess a high school education or equivalent; must have successfully completed not less than fifteen hundred (1500) hours at a barbering school approved by the State Board of Barber Examiners; must hold a valid certificate of registration to practice barbering; must have not less than two (2) years of active experience
B. Instructors must be qualified to teach fundamentals of barbering and keep abreast of new trends and developments.
C. Faculty members must have personal characteristics conducive to effective teaching and exemplify desirable behavior (dress, habits, attitudes, and interpersonal relationships).
D. Instructor must file evidence every two years of having attended workshops, seminars, or formal classes relating to teaching or to new techniques in barbering.
Continuing education of 26 hours of approved credit per year is required.
Source: Mississippi Code of 1972, 73-5-7 (4)
Rule 3.2 Instructor’s Course of Study:
The instructor’s (600) hour course is recommended to be the following. All classes of barbering, including haircutting, must be conducted by a registered instructor. The applicant will provide the board with written evidence in the form of a diploma or similar
certificate of completion before the instructor examination is given.
Source: Mississippi Code of 1972, 73-5-7 (4) Part 1801 Chapter 4: Student Requirements
Theory……………………………………………………70 hours
Facial……………………………………………………. 25 hours
Scalp treatment………………………………………….. 25 hours
Hair styling………………………………………………. 25 hours
Hair drying………………………………………………. 25 hours
Shampooing………………………………………………10 hours
Permanent/waving……………………………………….. 50 hours
Hair pieces……………………………………………… 10 hours
Desk receptionist, purchasing supplies, composing questions and grading student papers……………………. 10 hours
Salesmanship…………………………………………….. 50 hours
Chemical…………………………………………………80 hours
School procedures……………………………………… .20 hours
Lectures and demonstrations……………………………. 75 hours
Floor supervision……………………………………….100 hours
School records, student enrollment, collections, office work………………………………………………25 hours
600 hours
Source: Mississippi Code of 1972, 73–5–7 (4)