Instructor Course Descriptions
Instructor: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 25-1194.00
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0413
This program is by invitation only.
The curriculum involves 400 hours for student instructors to satisfy Utah state requirements. The course educates prospective cosmetology teachers 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 entry level instructor.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English Language.
This program is not Title IV eligible.
Instructor Course OVerview
Course Hours: 400 clock hours
The student instructor course is divided into three designations: Observation Theory, Psychology and Methodology, and Student Teaching .
Instructor Course Outline
Your time in the Paul Mitchell The School St. George instructor course will be divided into three (3) designations:
- Observation Theory: this section focuses on learning by observing classroom and clinic floor instruction.
- 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.
Instructor Course Subjects
The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School St. George meets or exceeds the state requirements.
| Subject | Hours of Instruction |
|---|---|
|
20 |
|
110 |
|
70 |
|
90 |
|
40 |
|
45 |
|
15 |
|
10 |
|
TOTAL CLOCK HOURS |
400 |
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 400-hour course:
- Theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each theory exam. Theory exams cover a review of Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book.
- Distance education assessments: Students must complete a distance education written assessment and practical skill assessment. These are based on performance and must be completed on-campus each month. The distance education assessment will focus on the distance education subjects covered during that time period. Students must receive a grade of 75% or higher on each distance education written assessment and each practical skill assessment. Only students enrolled in the distance education program are required to complete these assessments.
Instructor Instructional Techniques and Methods
The 400 clock hour education is 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.