All courses are offered face to face in residence at the school’s location for theory and practical operations in English and Vietnamese. All courses are also offered via distance education for the theory portion of the program through Milady MindTap. Students are allowed to complete up to 50% of their program hours via distance education.
Cosmetology
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This course covers all aspects of cosmetology, skin care, manicuring and pedicuring. Successful completion of this State Program Examination and licensure will allow the cosmetologist to perform all skills such as Hair Stylist, Chemical Applications, Manicuring and Pedicuring Services.
COURSE FORMAT: Students will attend regularly scheduled theory classes (lecture), read assigned chapters of their textbooks, must take and pass assigned tests with a grade point average of 70% (C) or better.
The student will learn the technical techniques and methods of performing haircuts and styling, hair coloring, chemical applications, razor cutting, hair processing, blow waving and sales techniques safety and sanitation requirements, reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress, employer-employee relationships, personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills. Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student actually performing client services (practical operations). Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and demonstrations) (2) Theory testing (written and oral) (3) Practical operations demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin or other person, (5) Complete operations performed on another person and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).
EDUCATIONAL GOALS: The Cosmetology course is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a Cosmetology. The knowledge and skills will prepare licensed students for work as a hairdresser, salon manager, hair colorist, salon owner, and product demonstrator.
Barbering
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This course covers all aspects of the code, including razor cutting, hair processing, shaving and blow waving and sales techniques. Successful completion of this course and successful completion of the State Program Examination and Licensure, will allow the Barber to perform all skills as a Hair Stylist, Chemical Applications, sales technique services.
COURSE FORMAT: The student will learn the technical techniques and methods of performing haircuts and styling, hair coloring, chemical applications, razor cutting, Shaving technique, hair processing, blow waving and sales techniques safety and sanitation requirements, reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress, employer-employee relationships, personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills. Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student actually performing client services (practical operations).
Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and demonstrations) (2) Theory testing (written and oral) (3) Practical operations demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin or other person, (5) Complete operations performed on another person and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).
EDUCATIONAL GOALS: The Barbering course is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a Barber. The knowledge and skills will prepare licensed students for work as a hairdresser, salon manager, hair colorist, salon owner, and product demonstrator.
Esthetician
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This is a specialty course covering all aspects of skin care and make up. Successful completion of this course and successful completion of the State Program Examination and Licensure, will allow the graduate Esthetician to perform facials (manual & electrical), eyes brow arching ad hair removal (other than by electrolysis), make- up artist, and skin care product representative.
COURSE FORMAT: Students will attend regularly scheduled theory classes (lecture), read assigned chapters of their textbooks, must take and pass assigned tests with a grade point average of 70% (C) or better. The student will learn the procedures and terminology used in performing all Cosmetician services will learn the application of daytime and evening make-up to include the application of individual and false strip eyelashes and also learn the proper procedure of plain and electrical facial, safety and sanitation requirements, reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress, employer-employee relationships, personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills. Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student actually performing client services (practical operations).
Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and demonstrations) (2) Theory testing (written and oral) (3) Practical operations demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin or other person, (5) Complete operations performed on another person and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).
EDUCATIONAL GOALS: Esthetician course is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as an Esthetician, skin care specialist, product demonstrator, or make- up artist.
The minimum combined total clock hours of 400 includes the technical instruction phase and opportunity for the student to acquire the necessary skills through practical applications developed under the supervision of the school instructors. Technical instruction means instruction by demonstration, lecture, classroom participation, studying textbooks and related material, the writing of outlines, classroom use of audio and visual film, tapes, slides and examination. Practical Operations means the actual performance by the student of complete services on another person or a mannequin.
Manicuring
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This is a specialty course covering all aspects of Manicuring and Pedicuring. Successful completion of this course and successful completion of the State Program Examination and Licensure will allow the Manicurist to perform such skills as, Manicuring, Pedicuring, Acrylic Nails, Nail Tip Applications, Nail wraps and Repairs.
COURSE FORMAT: Students will attend regularly scheduled theory classes (lecture), read assigned chapters of their textbooks, must take and pass assigned tests with a grade point average of 70% (C) or better. The student will learn the technical techniques and methods of performing manicuring, pedicuring, nail wraps and repairs, application of acrylic nails, application of nail tip, safety and sanitation requirements, reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress, employer-employee relationships, personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills. Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student performing client services (practical operations).
Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and demonstrations) (2) Theory testing (written and oral) (3) Practical operations demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin or other person, (5) Complete operations performed on another person and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).
EDUCATIONAL GOALS: The Manicuring course is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a Manicurist, Nail- care specialist, and product demonstrator.
Advance Manicuring
DESCRIPTION OF COURSE: This is a specialty course covers all aspects of Manicuring and Pedicuring, and Advance nail technique. Successful completion of this course and successful completion of the State Program Examination and Licensure, will allow the Manicurist to perform such skill as, Manicuring, Pedicuring, Acrylic Nails, Nail Tip Applications, Nail wraps and Repairs, Gel Enhancements, Gel Polishes, Nail Arts.
COURSE FORMAT: Students will attend regularly scheduled theory classes (lecture), read assigned chapters of their textbooks, must take and pass assigned tests with a grade point average of 70% (C) or better. The student will learn the technical techniques and methods of performing manicuring, pedicuring, nail wraps and repairs, application of acrylic nails, application of nail tip, safety and sanitation requirements, reception desk duties, professionalism, ethics, personal grooming, dress, employer-employee relationships, personal and business ethics, customer relations and communication skills. Technical instruction will be provided to students in each skill prior to the student performing client services (practical operations).
Each unit of instruction is divided into six levels of instruction, (1) Theory classes, (lectures and demonstrations) (2) Theory testing (written and oral) (3) Practical operations demonstrations, (4) Practical operations on mannequin or other person, (5) Complete operations performed on another person and (6) Performance reviews (progress evaluations, see satisfactory progress policy).
EDUCATIONAL GOALS: The Manicuring course is designed to prepare students for the state licensing examination and for profitable employment as a Manicurist, Nail- care specialist, and product demonstrator.