Massachusetts Cosmetology Course Outline

This is a 1000 hour program, where the student receives one clock hour for every hour in class.

This course is designed to teach students all aspects of Cosmetology.
Cosmetology refers to the performance of those techniques and arts, such as haircutting, styling, perming, coloring, facial treatments, waxing, manicure and nail techniques, and other services.
Our course covers all of the major services performed by a Professional Licensed Cosmetologist

Format:

Classroom theory is conducted daily to provide students with the fundamental knowledge they need to progress through the practical, hands-on training received on the clinic floor. Instructional methods that are used include: transparencies

Handouts
Diagrams
Videos
Slides
The use of manikins
Professional demos
Walk-in clientele

Cosmetology Tuition:

$17,000*

Tuition does not include:

All implements and products used throughout the program
Smock
Starter Kit
Advanced Kit
Milady’s Cosmetology Textbook
Milady’s Cosmetology Theory Workbook
Milady’s Cosmetology Test Booklet

Goal

The Cosmetology program is designed to train students in all the skills and knowledge necessary to pass the apprentice exam required by the Massachusetts State Board of Cosmetology. With this knowledge, the student will be able to perform all of the clinical skills needed to function effectively in today’s salon.

Grading Procedure

Academic Progress is measured in both practical and written work. There is no effect on Satisfactory Progress for incomplete, repetitions, and non-credit remedial work. Practical Work is evaluated on a PASS/FAIL system for the first 30% of a student’s Course Hours. The remaining 70% is evaluated by using the Grading System below:

Percentage	Grade
90% - 100%	Above Average	A
80% - 89%	Average	B
70% - 79%	Below Average	C
Below 70%	Failing	F

Written Exams are evaluated by using the above Grading System, which is used throughout the life of each course of study
Any exam, which is graded lower than 70%, may be subject to a re-take exam

Course Content (in hours)

Manicuring (including 12.5 hrs of Artificial Nail Techniques). 50
Hair Straightening and Permanent Waving. 250
Shampooing. 25
Finger Waving. 50
Marcelling and All Iron curls. 45
Skin Care/Facial Grooming. 80
Wig Instruction and Scalp Treatments. 50
Dyes and Bleaching (packs, tints, rinses, reconditioning). 150
Hair Cutting. 125
Oral, Written, and Practical Tests, Sterilization, Hygiene, and Anatomy. 125
Instruction and Lecture on Sanitation. 25
Ethics, Salesmanship, Courtesy, and Conduct. 25
Unassigned Hours. None

TOTAL HOURS............................................................... 1,000

1000 Hour Program

This course is designed to teach students all aspects of Cosmetology. Cosmetology refers to the performance of those techniques and arts, such as haircutting, styling, perming, coloring, facial treatments, waxing, and other services. Our course covers all of the major services performed by a Cosmetologist. This program is measured in clock hours, where the student receives one clock hour for every hour in class.

Total Cost (including all fees and taxes)

$19,115.31*

Format

Classroom theory is conducted daily to provide students with the fundamental knowledge they need to progress through the practical, hands on training received in the clinic. Instructional methods that maybe used include; transparencies, handouts, diagrams, videos and slides.

Textbook

Milady's Standard Cosmetology Book

Goal

Grading Procedure

Academic Progress is measured in both practical and written work. There is no effect on Satisfactory Progress for incomplete, repetitions, and non-credit remedial work. Practical Work is evaluated on a PASS/FAIL system for the first 30% of a student's Course Hours, the remaining 70% is evaluated by using the Grading System below.

Grading System

Percentage	Grade
90%-100%	Above Average	A
80%-89%	Average	B
70%-79%	Below Average	C
Below 70%	Failing	F

Written Exams are evaluated by using the above Grading System, which is used throughout the life of each course of study. Any exam, which is graded lower than 70%, may be subject to a re-take exam.

Course Content

Manicuring (including 12.5 hrs. of Artificial Nail Techniques)	50
Hair Straightening and Permanent Waving	250
Shampooing	25
Finger Waving	50
Marcelling and All Iron Curls	45
Skin Care/Facial Grooming	80
Wig Instruction and Scalp Treatments	50
Dyes and Bleaching (packs, tints, rinses, reconditioning)	150
Hair Cutting	125
Oral, Written and Practical Tests, Sterilization, Hygiene and Anatomy	125
Instruction and Lecture on Sanitation	25
Ethics, Salesmanship, Courtesy and Conduct	25
Unassigned Hours	None
Total:	1,000

GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

This institution provides training in recognized programs that prepare the students to “gainful employment”. A recognized occupation is defined by a Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) code established by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) or an Occupational Information Network O* NET-SOC code established by the Department of Labor.

Alexander Academy is licensed by the Division of Professional Licensure Boards of Cosmetology and Barbering, Accredited by NACCAS and approved for Title IV funding.

Cosmetology CIP Code: 12.0401

Program Length: 10 Months

Program Costs*:

Tuition	$ 17,000.00
Kit	$ 995.00
Lab Fee	$ 500.00
Books (text, wkbk, exam book)	$ 350.00
Registration Fee	$ 100.00
Smock	$ 80.00
Tax	$ 90.31
TOTAL	$ 19,115.31

On-Campus Room and Board: Not Available

TOTAL COST* $19,115.31*

* The amounts shown above include costs for the entire program, assuming normal time to completion. Note that this information is subject to change.

What financing options are available to help me pay for this program?

Financing for this program may be available through grants, scholarships, loans (federal and private) and institutional financing plans.

The median amount of debt for program graduates is shown below:

Federal loans: $66,000
Private education loans: $0
Institutional financing plan: $0

How long will it take me to complete this program?

The program is designed to take 10 months to complete.

Of those that completed the program in 2020-2021, 100% finished in 10 months.

What are my chances of getting a job when I graduate?

The job placement rate for students who completed this program is 80%.