Program Description
SAU Tech’s Cosmetology Instructor program requires the student instructor to be a current licensed cosmetologist in the State of Arkansas. The purpose of educating licensed cosmetologist is to give individuals another alternative to the cosmetology industry. The program is open to those that want to share his/her knowledge and love of the profession with others seeking the same knowledge. This part of the profession also offers another advantage for profitable employment in the hairstyling industry.
This is a 24 credit hour program made up of four new courses. The curriculum is based on Milady’s Standard Cosmetology textbook and prepares the student to sit for the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology (NIC) instructor exam. The estimated total cost of the program for students is $5,817 per student.
SAU Tech currently offers the AAS in Cosmetology and TC in Cosmetology. The classroom and lab that is currently being used for these programs will also be used for this new program.
Program Goals
- To educate student instructors in both the theory and practical experience needed to educate others in the cosmetology industry.
- To prepare student instructors for successful completion of the Arkansas state board examination.
- To prepare student instructor to prepare a lesson plan on a subject to take a practical exam.
- To develop good ethical work habits and effective communication skills with students, clients, and employers.
Degree Plan
Program Requirements
Total Credit Hours: 24