Curriculum

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Cosmetology

The cosmetology course prepares the student for a successful and rewarding career as a licensed cosmetologist. Through theory and practical training the student will gain the knowledge, skills and the ability to competently:

1.       Pass the state licensing examination.

2.       Protect the health and safety of the customer.

3.       Solve the customer’s hair, nail and skin problems.

4.       Exhibit artistic ability in hair design.

5.       Recognize the need for keeping abreast of the latest trends and techniques.

During 1500 hours Hillsdale Beauty College offers a carefully planned course to provide well rounded training in cosmetology and its related fields. This course not only enables the student to receive training in cosmetology, but also to become a truly professional person. The first 10 weeks are spent in the classroom where the training includes lectures, demonstrations and practice in moldings, shaping, pincurling, facials, makeup, manicuring and personal improvement. Each student receives a new mannequin of their own for practice work. After earning 350 hours, students follow a schedule that includes classroom and public clinic experience. They begin the study in the mechanics of design and the art of hair styling. Home assignments and a wide variety of styles and projects are assigned to each class.

Financial Aid is available for those who qualify.

During the 2009/2010 award year 14 students graduated from the Cosmetology course. The debts for the students after graduation were as follows:

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7. 1269

8. 1742

9. 3624

10. 6841

11. 7424

12. 7464

13. 7752

14. 9454

This resulted in a mean of 1505.50

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Instructor Training Course

The course in Cosmetology Instructor Training is offered to licensed cosmetologists. The course provides a thorough review of all subject matter required in the cosmetology cirriculum, the various phases in teaching techniques and procedures, and the psychology of teaching. The course provides all of the requirements needed to work as an instructor in any beauty school in Michigan. Student teachers perform their student teaching under the direct supervision of the faculty. The requirements for all cosmetologists and cosmetology requirements, according to the Michigan Cosmetology Laws and the Rules and Regulations of the State of Michigan are studied in greater detail than in the basic cosmetology course.

Manicuring Course

The course is available to high school students or those that hold a GED. The course provides all requirements of the State of Michigan to be eligible for a Manicurist License. The course teaches the advanced techniques of artificial nails and nail art design. It prepares the student to take a position in a salon as a nail technician.