Cadet Instructor—Cosmetology

Certificate of Proficiency

This program will provide the training necessary to become an effective instructor of barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or cosmetology. The training will be devoted to the development of quality principles of instruction and is designed to assist the student teacher to develop both skills in the clinic and classroom supervision and training components.

For acceptance into the program, the student must make application at the West Sound Technical Skills Center and meet all prerequisite and entrance requirements.

Upon completion of this program, successful students will have demonstrated the ability to apply their skills and knowledge in the following ways:

1. Demonstrate written skills required for the application process and examination to obtain state licensing.
2. Exhibit managerial skills and working knowledge of state laws.
3. Be an effective instructor of barbering, manicuring, esthetics, or cosmetology.
4. Provide training to students via educational seminars and consultation.
5. Apply knowledge to assist the student to develop skills in the clinic under classroom supervision and training.

Not all courses listed are offered every quarter. Please see an appropriate faculty advisor or Division Dean for course sequence and schedule details. A faculty advisor must approve the program for degree/certificate completion

TOTAL CREDITS REQUIRED: 45