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The International School Of Beauty Cosmetology Program prepares students for a career as a :

Hair Stylist, Hair Colorist, Manicurist, Make-up Artist, Consultant on Beauty and Personal Appearance, Beauty and Cosmetic Sales, Beauty Salon Manager, Beauty Salon Owner, Cosmetology Teacher, Supervisor, Director or School Owner.


STATISTICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION
CURRICULUM
PROGRAM DURATION & CLASS HOURS

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
PAYMENT OPTIONS & FINANCING


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STATISTICAL CONSUMER INFORMATION

The following statistics are based upon those students who graduated from school between July 1, 2009 and June 30, 2010.
76% graduated on time. 71% became gainfully employed. The median amount of Federal Student Loan debt at the time of graduation was $3939.00.
For further information regarding Cosmetology Employment visit: www.nces.ed.gov/ipeds/cipcode (Code 12-401) to access CIP (Classification of Instructional Programs) OR http://www.onetonline.org/find (Code 39-5012.00) to access SOC (Department of Labor's Standard of Occupational Classifications)

CURRICULUM FOR COSMETOLOGY COURSE (1,600 HOURS)

The curriculum for students enrolled in a cosmetologist course shall consist of sixteen-hundred (1,600) clock hours of technical instruction and practical operations covering all practices constituting the art of cosmetology pursuant to Section 7316 of the Barbering and Cosmetology Act. Technical instruction means instruction given by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, or examination. Practical operation shall mean actual performance by the student of a complete service on another person or mannequin. It is noted that 653 hours are devoted to clinical/theory experience, which shall include all phases of cosmetology. Such technical instruction and practical operations shall include:

MINIMUM PRACTICAL OPERATIONS REQUIRED BY THIS INSTITUTION
  • 10 Disinfection 200 Wet Hair Styling (includes pin curls, finger-waving, comb-outs, analysis
  • 60 Thermal Hair Styling-40/Blow Dry- 20 /Press & Curl -20
  • 25 Chemical Straightening 80 Haircutting-general combination (40): (Razor – 20) (Clipper – 20)
  • 20 Hair Bleaching
  • 50 Hair Coloring
  • 20 Scalp and Hair Treatments
  • 40 Facials-Manual(10) Electrical(15) Chemicals(15)
  • 10 Make up applications
  • 15 Water and Oil Manicures
  • 20 Eyebrow Arching –Tweezers (10) Wax (10) 80 Permanent Waving
  • 10 Complete Pedicure 50 Artificial Nail Tips
  • 50 Artificial Nails with Liquid Powder
  • 20 Artificial Nail Wraps and Repairs

SUBJECT OF TECHNICAL INSTRUCTION: Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction

  1. The Cosmetology Act and the Program’s Rules & Regulations 20
  2. Cosmetology Chemistry (shall include the chemical composition and the purpose of cosmetic, nail, hair, and skin care preparations. Shall also include the elementary chemical makeup, chemical skin peels,physical and chemical changes of matter.) 20
  3. Health and Safety/Hazardous Substances (shall include training in chemicals and health in establishments,material safety, data sheets, protection from hazardous chemicals and preventing chemical injuries, healthand safety laws and agencies, ergonomics, and communicable diseases, including HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis B.) 20
  4. Theory of Electricity in cosmetology (shall include the nature of electrical current, principles of operatingelectrical devices, and the various safety precautions used when operating electrical equipment.) 05
  5. Disinfection and Sanitation (shall include procedures to protect the health and safety of the consumer aswell as the technician. The ten required minimum operations shall entail performing all necessaryfunctions for disinfecting instruments and equipment as required. Disinfection should be emphasized
    throughout the entire training period and must be performed before use of all instruments and equipment.) 20
  6. Bacteriology, Anatomy and Physiology 15
  7. Wet Hair Styling (Shall include hair analysis, shampooing, finger waving, pin curling, and comb outs.) 25
  8. Thermal Hair Styling (Shall include hair analysis, straightening, waving, curling with hot combs, and hotcurling irons and blower styling.) (A.) Thermal Styling (B.) Press and Curl 20
  9. Permanent Waving (shall include hair analysis, chemical, and heat permanent waving.) 20
  10. Chemical Straightening (shall include hair analysis, and the use of sodium hydroxide and other base
    solutions.) 20
  11. Haircutting (shall include hair analysis, and the use of the razor, scissors, electric clippers, and thinningshears for wet and dry cutting.) 20
  12. Hair Coloring and Bleaching (shall include hair analysis, predisposition tests, safety precautions,formula mixing, tinting, bleaching, and the use of dye removers. Shall not include any credit for colorrinses.) (A) Hair Coloring (B) Hair Bleaching 40
  13. Scalp and Hair Treatments (shall include hair and scalp analysis, scientific brushing, electric and manualscalp manipulation, and other hair treatments.) 05
  14. Facials (A) Manual (shall include cleansing, scientific manipulations, packs, and masks.) 05(B) Electrical (shall include the use of all electrical modalities, including dermal lights andelectrical apparatus, for facials and skin care purposes.) However, machines capable of producing an electrical current shall not be used to stimulate so as to contract, or for the purpose of contracting, the muscles of the body or face.) 10(C) Chemicals (shall include chemical skin peels, packs, masks and scrubs. Training shallemphasize that only non-living, upper-most layers of facial skin, known as the epidermis may be removed, and only for the purpose of beautification. All practical operations must beperformed
    in accordance with the regulations out lining skin peeling.) 10
  15. Eyebrow Arching and Hair Removal (shall include the use of wax, tweezers, electric or manual and depilatoriesfor the removal of superfluous hair.) 10
  16. Make-up (shall include skin analysis, complete and corrective make-up, last and brow tinting and the application offalse eyelashes.) 15
  17. Manicuring and Pedicuring(A) Water and Oil Manicure, including nail analysis, and hand and arm massage. 05(B) Complete Pedicure, including nail analysis, and foot and ankle massage 05(C) Artificial Nails 1. Liquid and Powder Brush-on 10 2. Artificial Nail Tips 10 3. Nail Wraps and Repairs 05
  18. Additional Training (Shall include the following subject matter: Salon management, communication skills thatinclude professional ethics, retail sales, decorum, record keeping, and client service record cards, also how to prepare a Resume’, employment development skills, modeling, desk and reception, and other subjects relating to the course of Cosmetology. Maximum Hours 100

COSMETOLOGY COURSE GOALS:


· To successfully master training requirements needed to make application for the California State Bureau of Barbering and Cosmetology licensing examination.
· To develop professional skills and attitudes in the interest of safety and sanitation for oneself as well as others, as is relative to having a successful career as a Cosmetologist.
· To graduate from this institution possessing those skills and knowledge necessary to pass the State Board examination and secure entry-level employment.

COSMETOLOGY PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES

· To successfully acquire the knowledge of the laws and rules regulating California cosmological establishments’ practices.
· To successfully acquire the knowledge of sanitation and sterilization as related to all phases of hair, skin and nails.
· To successfully acquire knowledge of the general theory relative to cosmetology, including anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and theory relative to practical procedures performed.
· To successfully acquire business management techniques which are common to cosmetology.

THE SUCCESSFUL GRADUATE WILL HAVE DEVELOPED THE FOLLOWING:
SKILLS:


· Learn the proper use of implements relative to all cosmetology services.
· Acquire the knowledge of analyzing the scalp, face, and hands before all services to determine any disorders.
· Learn the procedures and the terminology used in performing all cosmetology services.
· Learn the application of daytime and evening make/up to include the application of false eyelashes.
· Learn the proper procedure of manicuring to include water and oil manicures and pedicures.
· Learn the application of brush/on artificial nails, nail wraps, and nail tips.

ATTITUDES AND GOALS:

· To be able to appreciate good workmanship which is common to the cosmetology field.
· To possess a positive attitude toward the public and fellow workers.
· To appreciate honesty and integrity in oneself and others.
· To have an improved personality while dealing with patrons and colleagues.
REQUIREMENTS FOR SATISFACTORY COMPLETION OF THE COSMETOLOGY COURSE:
The student shall have completed “Theory and Operations” required by the Bureau of Barbering & Cosmetology with an average grade of “C” (70%) or better.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS:


A student shall complete all required classroom and practical/laboratory education and training; with a grade-point average of no less than 70%, shall have paid all tuition due, will have a completed SAP evaluation and will have had an exit interview with administration. Students who have reached the age of 17 years will be assisted in completing the necessary documents to file for the appropriate Barbering and Cosmetology examination The student shall receive a diploma of completion of the chosen program upon graduation from the school.

LICENSING REQUIREMENTS;
The applicant must be 17 years of age or older and have completed the 10th grade. A Cosmetology license will be granted by the State of California only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Cosmetology course as described above and passed the licensing exam with an overall average of 75%.
Books: Pivot Point Salon Fundumentals Textbook; Theory Workbook and Exam Review
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM DURATION AND CLASS HOURS:

The International School of Beauty Cosmetology Program consists of 1600 class hours.

FULL-TIME PROGRAM: The standard full-time program is Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-5:00 pm for 42 weeks (Approx. 10 months).

THREE-QUARTER PROGRAM: The standard three-quarter program is Tuesday-Saturday, 8:30-2:30 pm for 55 weeks. (Approx 12 months).

SATURDAY ATTENDANCE IS MANDATORY IN BOTH THE FULL AND PART-TIME PROGRAMS.



COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS:

Students considered for enrollment must: Possesses a verifiable High School Diploma, or equivalent GED diploma (General Education Diploma) or if above the age of compulsory education must either pass a government approved Ability-to-Benefit test administered by an approved tester or complete a 225 clock hour Remedial Evaluation Program that allows the school to evaluate the student's ability to successfully execute basic course requirements. The student is not eligible to receive Federal Student Aid during the 225 hours of instruction. HEOE section 485(a)(3)HEA section 484(d)(4)



 

COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM PAYMENT AND FINANCING OPTIONS:
We offer the following payment plans for our programs:
  • Federal Financial Aid Available to qualified applicants. Students need to complete a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) Online at www.fasfa.ed.gov. Please note School Code: 039644
    please click here to visit our Financing page.
  • Other personal student loans or scholarships that offer this type of assistance.
  • Personalized Payment Plans with the school (note all tuition needs to be paid at the time of course graduation.

All Fees are subject to change without notice. International School Of Beauty reserves the right to change the tuition and fees and make any changes, when deemed necessary, without prior notice. Such changes will not effect enrolled or attending students.


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