Barber/Cosmetology Curriculum

 

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

First Term

31-502-312

Hair Sculpting

7

31-502-316

Manicures/Pedicures

2

31-502-370

Salon Fundamentals

1

31-502-378

Customer Services-Cut/Manicure

2

31-801-305

Applied Communications Listening/Speaking

2


Estimated Semester Total

14




Second term

31-502-314

Hair Texture

5

31-502-368

Customer Services-Texture

2


Estimated Semester Total

7


Third Term

31-502-315

Hair Design

7

31-502-346

Long Hair Design

1

31-502-317

Facials

3

31-502-305

B/C Professional Development

1

31-502-371

Salon Insight

1


Estimated Semester Total

13




Fourth Term

31-502-311

Hair/Scalp Care

2

31-502-313

Color Path

6

31-502-348

Customer Services - Color

2

31-502-358

Product Knowledge

1

31-502-372

Salon Ecology

1

31-806-355

Biology for Cosmetology

1


Estimated Semester Total

13




31-502-388

Workplace Capstone

2


Barber/Cosmetology Courses


31-502-305 BARBERING/COSMETOLOGY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Provides an overview of the profession and an introduction to basic requirements for the program and to the use informational resources on Nicolet Campus. Lecture. 1 credit.


31-502-310 MALE HAIR CUTTING
Students analyze hair growth patterns of hairline, sideburns, and facial hair for the male client. Student complete flat tops, crew cuts, beard and mustache trims. Lecture/Lab. 3 credits


31-502-311 HAIR/SCALP CARE
Teaches students to recognize how to care for the hair and scalp by doing an evaluation of the hair composition, structure, and condition of the scalp for the purpose of product selection. Proper drape, shampoo, and scalp massage are performed along with infection control and salon safety. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.


31-502-312 HAIR SCULPTING
Covers a scientific approach to hair sculpting (cutting) through the use of art forms, analysis of design component, and knowledge to face profiles. Includes practical concepts of sculpting (cutting) techniques that include a solid form cut, increased layer cut, graduation cut, and a uniform layer cut are performed using a variety of tools. Lecture/lab. 4 credits.


31-502-313 COLOR PATH
Offers an artistic approach to color, including the use of color to emphasize hair designs and facial features. Students study laws of color; how to identify the natural and artificial level, tone, intensity and hair color; and selection of hair color for clients. Learners perform hair color applications, hair color correction, and special techniques to give hair a more natural looking color. Lecture/lab. 4 credits.


31-502-314 HAIR TEXTURE
Teaches students to perform hair and scalp analysis to select correct perm waving techniques and type of perm products. Emphasis on chemical reformation and chemical rebonding are studied to see effects on the molecular structure of hair. Customized perm wrapping is practiced for resistant, baby fine, extremely porous, and damaged hair. Varying degrees of texture reformation are produced on over curly hair using sodium hydroxide and thioglycolate chemical relaxers. Special safety considerations are used when giving chemical services to prevent scalp and skin irritation. Lecture/lab. 5 credits.


31-502-315 HAIR DESIGN
Emphasizes design elements and principles of air forming, pin curls, roller setting, iron curling, and finger waving to complete new hair styles. Practical aspects are performed on hair using professional tools, and liquid hair products to finish designs. Safety and sanitation measures are performed to protect individual workers and the public. Lecture/lab. 4 credits.


31-502-316 MANICURE/PEDICURE
Focuses on sanitation, tool safety, and proper procedure for manicure/pedicure services and the art and technology of nail contouring. Students learn to shape natural nails and the correct use of professional nail care products. Artificial nail enhancement techniques are practiced to show students increased earnings when working in a salon. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.


31-502-317 FACIALS
Provides an introduction to facial skin care with cosmetic creams, facial masks, light ray therapy, and massage techniques to preserve or correct facial skin. Special make-up applications are studied to enhance good features and de-emphasize others. Students are trained to formulate custom blended foundation for different skin colors and learn how to make lipstick. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-502-318 CUSTOMER SERVICE HAIR DESIGN
Students perform hairstyle services on customers while practicing safety and sanitation measures. Student set goals to improve service and build a clientele. Lecture/Lab. 3 credits


31-502-319 HAIR LIGHTENING
Students learn how to decolorize natural and artificial hair color with the use of bleach products. The students perform free-hand hair color, more than one color using foils, and tipping cap techniques. Lecture/Lab. 2 credits.


31-502-346 LONG HAIR DESIGN
Employs design principles of balance, contrast, repetition, and asymmetry to create long hair designs for wedding, prom, and formal evenings. Lecture/lab. 1 credit.

31-502-348 CUSTOMER SERVICES-COLOR
Offers students the opportunity to work directly with customers, performing hair color, shampooing, conditioning, and scalp massage to meet client expectations. In addition, interpersonal communication skills, retail selling, safety, and sanitation practices are emphasized. Prerequisites: 31-502-313 and 31-502-311. Lecture/clinical. 2 credits.

31-502-358 PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE
Provides students the opportunity to learn methods of product presentation and ways to educate the client about professional products. Students study the connection between retailing and client retention, effective product consultation, and increased earning potentials. Lecture.
1 credit.

31-502-368 CUSTOMER SERVICES-TEXTURE
Offers students the opportunity to work directly with customers to perform texture reformation and new hair designs for customers who are looking for style changes. Interpersonal communication skills are practiced to achieve client retention. Safety and sanitation measures are practiced to protect customers and salon workers. Corequisite: 31-502-314. Lecture/clinical. 2 credits.

31-502-370 SALON FUNDAMENTALS
Prepares students for salon work by spending time with salon mentors learning salon safety, salon sanitation, customer communication, and procedures used when performing salon services. Lecture/clinical. 1 credit.

31-502-371 SALON INSIGHT
Introduces students to the beauty industry, how to job search, and professional relationships. Students study in the classroom theory and apply training in the salon. Lecture/clinical. 1 credit.

31-502-372 SALON ECOLOGY
Introduces students to salon safety and sanitation. This course presents three main concepts: microbiology, infection control, and first aid safety. Student can study ecology in the classroom and the salon. Lecture/clinical. 1 credit.

31-502-378 CUSTOMER SERVICES-CUT/MANICURE
Offers students the opportunity to work directly with customers to perform hair sculptures (cutting hair) to achieve styles that meet needs of customers. In addition interpersonal communication skills, safety, sanitation, and professional ethics are emphasized. Students practice manicures and pedicures to enhance hand and nail beauty. Co-requisites: 31-502-312 and 31-502-316. Lecture/Clinical. 2 credits.

31-502-388 WORKPLACE CAPSTONE
Applies learning outcomes that are required for career success for students who have received their temporary work permits. Salon managers assess the skills performed by the students and share results with instructors for improved teaching. Prerequisites: all diploma course requirements. Lecture/clinical. 2 credits.


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