Barber/Cosmetology Curriculum

 

Catalog Number

Course Title

Credits

First Term

31-502-310

Male Hair Cutting

3

31-502-312

Basic Hair Sculpting

2

31-502-314

Chemical Services 1

2

31-502-305

B/C Professional Development

1

31-502-311

Hair and Scalp Care

2

31-502-378

Salon Services 1

2

31-502-309

Hair Sculpture 2 and Hair Styling

2

 

Total

14

Second Term

31-502-313

Chemical Services 2

2

31-502-316

Manicure/Pedicure

2

31-502-318

Salon Services 2

3

31-502-372

Salon Ecology

1

31-806-355

Biology for Cosmetology

1

31-502-346

Hairstyling 2

2

31-502-330

Salon Services 3

2

31-502-258

Product Knowledge

1

 

Total

14

Third Term

31-502-368

Salon Services 4

2

31-502-317

Facials

3

31-502-371

Salon Insight

1

 

Total

6

Fourth Term

31-502-319

Chemical Services 3

2

31-801-305

Applied Communications Listening/Speaking

2

31-502-348

Salon Services 5

3

31-502-370

Salon Fundamentals

1

31-502-331

Salon Services 6

3

31-806-335

B/C Law, Mock Board Prep

1

 

Total

12

 


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.

31-502-309 HAIR SCULPTING AND STYLING
Builds on Hair Sculpting to perform full-service haircuts and styles. Create designed using a variety of forms and techniques. Each design will include all the aspects of full-services from greeting, consultation, delivery and completion. Trends in haircutting and styling will be covered. Prerequisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. Lecture. 2 credits.

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 moustache trims. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-502-311 HAIR AND 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 BASIC 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. 2 credits.

31-502-313 CHEMICAL SERVICES 2
Students build on permanent waving techniques, color techniques, perform chemical relaxing and soft curl reformation. Students will incorporate consultation and analysis skills to choose the best product and techniques to meet the needs of the clients. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-309, 31-502-310, and 31-502-378. Lecture. 2 credits.

31-502-314 CHEMICAL SERVICES 1
Students perform chemical services using permanent waving and hair coloring techniques. Students wrap and process hair to permanently curl into different curl and design textures. Students identify the chemicals used in permanent waving and hair coloring services. Students practice client consultations and all safety and sanitation procedures. Lecture. 2 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. Nail enhancement techniques are practiced to show students increased earnings when working in a salon. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. 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. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-358, 31-502-346, 31-502-330, 31-502-316. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-502-318 SALON SERVICES 2
Provide services to guest in school salon under supervision of instructor, providing manicuring, pedicuring, cutting, styling, scalp treatments, hair color and chemical texturizing. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-509, 31-502-310, and 31-502-378. Lecture/lab. 3 credits.

31-502-319 CHEMICAL SERVICES 2
Problem solve aspects of color correction and challenges in chemical texturizing and hair color services. Observe and research trends and techniques in chemical services within a salon setting. Create a marketable look using theoretical knowledge, application techniques in chemical texturizing and hair color. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-371, 31-502-317 and 31-502-368. Lecture. 2 credits.

31-502-330 SALON SERVICES 3
Under direct supervision of an instructor, students will provide services to clients in school salon. A full menu of services will be provided. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. Clinical. 2 credits.

31-502-331 SALON SERVICES 6
Integrate the theory, practice and reflection of coursework by providing services to guests in school. Services will be offered on the student meeting minimum competence requirements. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-348, and 31-502-319. Clinical. 3 credits.

31-502-335 BARBER COSMETOLOGY LAW AND MOCK BOARD PREP
Recognize barber/cosmetology state statutes and rules to safely perform services in the industry. Study Wisconsin Statutes and Administrative Code book relating to the practice of barber/cosmetology. Review all state board requirement procedures. Practical and written assessment of all state board subjects. Prepare and submit materials for state board exams. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-348, and 31-502-319. Lecture. 1 credit.

31-502-346 HAIRSTYLING 2
Study the composition and construction of a variety of wigs and hairpieces to make effective choices for salon guests. Employ design principles of balance, contrast, repetition and asymmetry to create long hair designs for wedding, prom and formal evenings. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. Lecture/lab. 2 credits.

31-502-348 SALON SERVICES 5
Students continue developing speed and proficiency in all areas of the advanced salon services-chemical services, cutting, barbering techniques, color, nail technology and skin care with increased attention to individual client needs. Working together as a team and cooperation with other students assessed along with professional attitude, ethics and conduct. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-371, 31-502-317 and 31-502-368. Clinical. 3 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. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. Lecture. 1 credit.

31-502-368 SALON SERVICES 4
Under direct supervision of an instructor, students will provide services to clients in school salon. A full menu of services will be provided. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-358, 31-502-346, 31-502-330, and 31-502-316. 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. Aspects of successful salon ownership and management will be studied. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-348, 31-801-305, and 31-502-319. Lecture/clinical. 1 credit.

31-502-371 SALON INSIGHT
Introduces students to the beauty industry, how to job search, and professional relationships. Develop a portfolio including resume, cover letter and other pictures to use when seeking employment. Mock interviews will help with the transformation. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-358, 31-502-346, 31-502-330, 31-502-316. 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. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-309, 31-502-310 and 31-502-378. Lecture/clinical. 1 credit.

31-502-378 SALON SERVICES 1
Consultation and analysis skills will be practiced first on fellow students and models in the salon atmosphere with aspects of a salon experience from greeting to completion with maximum supervision. Study how personality, teamwork, and contribute to both personal and professional success within the salon business. Pre/Co-requisites: 31-502-305, 31-502-312, 31-502-314 and 31-502-311. Clinical. 2 credits.



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