Hairstyling Course Information

HAIRSTYLING COURSE DESCRIPTION

Significant reading, writing and studying will occur during the educational experience.  You must have a sufficient understanding of the English language in order to successfully complete the program.  All courses are taught in English.

Hairstyling: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5012.00 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0407
The curriculum involves 1200 hours to satisfy New Mexico state requirements.  The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in cutting, hair coloring, perming, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, sanitation, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.
*Students are prepared to be an entry level hair stylist

This course is taught in English. Textbooks and Course Materials are only offered in the English Language.

HAIRSTYLING COURSE OVERVIEW

Course Hours: 1200 clock hours

The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 210 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices. 
2. Clinic Learning Experience: The remaining 990 hours are spent in the clinic classroom area where practical experience is gained. 

HAIRSTYLING COURSE OUTLINE

Your time at Paul Mitchell Albuquerque for the Hairstyling program will be divided into six designations:

1. Core Curriculum: A 210 hour orientation, known as the Core program, instills the basic fundamentals. Student are graded and evaluated using written, oral, and practical testing methods. Students must successfully complete the Core curriculum prior to attending regularly scheduled daily classes in cutting, coloring, permanent waving, and chemical texture services. 
2. Protégé Learning Experience: Your experience as a Protégé produces a smooth transition from Core student to Adaptive student. You spend 70 hours as a Protégé preparing you for the clinic experience.
3. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: Your clinic time from 280 to 1200 hours will be guided with individual attention and group learning experiences using mini-classes, monthly worksheets, and periodic evaluations developed specifically for this monitoring progress. This is when you begin experiencing your clinic classroom education on paying clients in the clinic classroom. 
4. Classroom Learning Experience: Your classroom time from 280 to 1200 hours is divided into five (5) areas: cutting, coloring, texture, makeup, and nails. Each area has an instructor who conducts the different specialty classes each week. Classroom Learning Experiences may also include retail, motivation, self improvement, professional development, and attendance education which may be conducted by an instructor, non-licensed staff member or guest artist. 
5. Adaptive Curriculum: From 280 to 600 hours you will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services designed to continue building you into a confident beauty industry professional. 
6. Creative Curriculum: You will spend your last 600 hours at Paul Mitchell The School Albuquerque in "high gear" by dressing, acting, and working like a true professional. You will use your own artistic and creative abilities, coupled with assistance of the Learning Leaders, to prepare yourself for your future beauty industry career. 

HAIRSTYLING COURSE SUBJECTS

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Albuquerque meets or exceeds the state requirements:

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. 

HAIRSTYLING COURSE PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURES

The following test and grading procedures are incorporated during the student's 1200-hour course:

1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 80% of higher on each assigned theory exam.
2. Core Orientation Practical Skills Evaluation test: Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams. 
3. Adaptive Test (upon successful completion of Adaptive phase): This test covers an overview of all related hairstyling subjects (e.g., anatomy, chemistry, etc.). Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
4. Creative Exam (upon successful completion of Creative phase): The written exam covers an overview of all theory instructions, New Mexico state laws, and other items covered on the state hairstyling exam. Students must receive a grade of 80% or higher on all final exams.
5. Clinic Practical Skills Assessments: Students progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the CourseKey app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program. 

HAIRSTYLING COURSE INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The 1200 hour hairstyling program are provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.