INSTRUCTOR COURSE DESCRIPTIONS
Instructor: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 25-1194.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0413
The curriculum involves 300 hours for cosmetology instructor to satisfy Tennessee state requirements. The course educates prospective cosmetology instructor 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.
*Graduates are prepared to be an entry level instructor.
This course is taught in English.
INSTRUCTOR COURSE OVERVIEW
Course Hours: 300 clock hours
The cosmetology teacher course is divided into two designations: Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching.
In the 300-hour course, the first 35 hours are spent on Psychology and Methodology, followed by 265 hours of Student Teaching.
INSTRUCTOR COURSE OUTLINE
Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville cosmetology teacher course will be divided into two designations:
- Psychology and Methodology: These classes focus on the theory of teaching, using Milady’s Master Educator textbook, including weekly tests.
- Student Teaching: You will learn to write lesson plans and do actual teaching from your lesson plans. There will be a practical teaching evaluation of your teaching skills.
INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUBJECTS
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Knoxville meets or exceeds these requirements:
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Subject |
Minimum Hours of Technical Instruction |
Minimum Practical Operations |
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Orientation and Review |
15 |
20 |
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Cosmetology Curriculum |
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Introduction to Teaching |
20 |
5 |
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Lesson Planning |
100 |
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Student Motivation and Learning |
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Test Administering/Grading |
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Assessment of Student Learning |
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Determining Student Progress |
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Development and use of Testing Instruments |
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Academic Advising |
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Course Development and Review |
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Professional Ethics |
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Effective Communication and Human Relations |
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Compensation Packages and Payroll Deductions |
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Licensing Requirements |
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Business Management Fundamentals |
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Laws and Rules |
15 |
10 |
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Records Management |
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School Administration |
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Teaching |
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40 |
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Assisting in the Clinic and Theory Classroom |
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Practice Teaching |
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75 |
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Clinic and Theory Classroom |
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TOTAL HOURS |
150 | 150 |
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TOTAL CLOCK HOURS |
300 |
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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 300-hour course:
- Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each theory exam (for 1000-hour course only). Theory exams cover a review of the Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
- Students must receive 85% or higher on each final exam; final exams cover a complete overview of the Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.