COSMETOLOGY
Principles of Cosmetology
Principles of Cosmetology offers an introduction to cosmetology with emphasis on basic practical skills and theories including roller control, quick styling, shampooing, hair coloring, permanent waving, facials, manicuring, business and personal ethics, and bacteriology and sanitation. Successful completion of the course requires at least 375 Cosmetology studio hours.
• Recommended Grade(s): 11
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2-semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
• This course may require extended hours of participation in order to meet the 1500 hours required for the Cosmetology and Barbering exams.
DC Cosmetology Fundamentals
Barbering and Cosmetology Fundamentals focuses on the development of practical skills introduced in Principles of Cosmetology. Clinical application and theory in the science of cosmetology are introduced. Successful completion of the course requires at least 375 Cosmetology studio hours.
• Recommended Grade(s): 11
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2-semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum
• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
• This course may require extended hours of participation in order to meet the 1500 hours required for the Cosmetology and Barbering exams.
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes University; Credits Offered: 7
DC Advanced Cosmetology
Advanced Cosmetology will emphasize the development of advanced skills in styling, hair coloring, permanent waving, facials and manicuring. Students will also study anatomy and physiology as it applies to cosmetology. Successful completion of the course requires at least 375 Cosmetology studio hours.
Recommended Grade(s): 11
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2-semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 2
• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
• This course may require extended hours of participation in order to meet the 1500 hours required for the Cosmetology and Barbering exams.
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes University; Credits Offered: 7 Prerequisite: Must earn previous dual credit course (C or better).
DC Technical Skills Development
Technical Skills Development will allow students more time in the lab to allow completion of required 375 Cosmetology studio hours.
Recommended Grade(s): 11
• Required Prerequisites: none
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2-semester course, 2 semesters required, 1 credit per semester, 2 credits maximum 2
• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
• This course may require extended hours of participation in order to meet the 1500 hours required for the Cosmetology and Barbering exams.
DC Cosmetology Capstone
Barbering and Cosmetology Capstone builds and improves previously developed skills with emphasis on developing individual techniques. Professionalism, shop management, psychology in relation to cosmetology, and preparation for state board examination are stressed. Successful completion of the course requires at least 750 Cosmetology studio hours.
• Recommended Grade(s): 12
• Required Prerequisites: Principles of Barbering and Cosmetology; Barbering and Cosmetology Fundamentals; Advanced Cosmetology or Advanced Barbering, and Technical Skills Development.
• Recommended Prerequisites: none
• Credits: 2-semester course, 2 semesters required, 1-3 credits per semester, 6 credits maximum
• Counts as a Directed Elective or Elective for all diplomas
• This course may require extended hours of participation in order to meet the 1500 hours required for the Cosmetology and Barbering exams.
•Dual Credit: Yes; Institution: Vincennes University; Credits Offered: 14 Prerequisite: Must earn previous dual credit course (C or better).