CERTIFICATE
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
The
Cosmetology Instructor curriculum provides a course of study for learning the
skills needed to teach the theory and practice of cosmetology as required by the
North Carolina Board of Cosmetic Arts.
Course work includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory, methods and aids, practice teaching, and development of evaluation instruments. Graduates of the program may be employed as cosmetology instructors in public or private education and business. Applicants must hold a valid Cosmetologist Certificate from the State Board of Cosmetic Arts.
When Cosmetology students leave the laboratory, they must clock out. To earn hours in Cosmetology, students must be physically present in the laboratory.
All applicants for a certificate in cosmetology must have completed all courses, at least 1200 hours (as specified), and live performances and manikin services. Students must have an overall average of 2.0 or higher to receive the certificate.
CERTIFICATE
COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR
Course and Hour Requirements
| Required Courses | Credit Hours | |
| COS 271 | Instructor Concepts I | 5 |
| COS 272 | Instructor Practicum I | 7 |
| COS 273 | Instructor Concepts II | 5 |
| COS 274 | Instructor Practicum II | 7 |
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TOTAL CREDIT HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: |
24 | |
The Cosmetology Instructor certificate requires 1200 contact hours.
| Recommended Semester Schedule | Hours | |||
| First Year: Fall, Spring, or Summer | Class | Lab | Credit | |
| Choose one: | ||||
| COS 271 | Instructor Concepts I and | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| COS 272 | Instructor Practicum I | 0 | 21 | 7 |
| COS 273 | Instructor Concepts II and | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| COS 274 | Instructor Practicum II | 0 | 21 | 7 |