Aesthetics Course Information

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Aesthetics course description

Aesthetics: Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 39-5094.00 
Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) Code 12.0414

The curriculum involves 450 hours to satisfy Wisconsin state requirements. The course includes extensive instruction and practical experience in facials, hair removal, makeup application, customer service, personal appearance and hygiene, personal motivation and development, retail skills, client record keeping, business ethics, state laws and regulations, salon-type administration, and job interviewing.

*Graduates are prepared for an entry level esthetician.
This course is taught in English. Textbooks and course materials are only offered in the English language.

aesthetics EDUCATION GOALS

Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee strives to provide a quality educational system that prepares students to pass the state board examination and gain employment within their chosen field of study. Our quality education system includes an outstanding facility, experienced and competent instructors, and a curriculum developed through years of experience and expertise. Our education goals are:

  1. To educate students to be professional, knowledgeable and skilled in their field for marketability within the industry.
  2. To maintain an updated program that provides students with the knowledge to compete in their field of study.
  3. To promote the continuing educational growth of our faculty and students, using current teaching methods and techniques.
  4. To teach courtesy and professionalism as the foundation for a successful career in their chosen field of study.
  5. To prepare students to successfully pass the state licensing exam for entry-level employment.
  6. To train and graduate students while empowering them to become confident and excited to enter a successful career within the salon and beauty industry.

aesthetics course overview

Course Hours: 450 clock hours
The course is divided into pre-clinical classroom instruction and clinical service learning experiences.

  1. Pre-clinical Classroom Instruction: The first 190 hours are devoted to classroom workshops where students learn design principles, technical information, and professional practices.
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning Experience: The remaining 260 hours are spent in the clinic floor area where practical experience is gained.

aesthetics course outline

Your time at Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee for the cosmetology program will be divided into four (4) designations:

  1. Core Curriculum: This 190 hour time period is dedicated to exploring foundational knowledge and basic esthetics facial, hair removal, and makeup procedures. You will receive individual attention in practical workshops, and you will complete monthly worksheets and periodic tests throughout the course. This is an intense and exciting portion of your experience. 
  2. Clinic Classroom Learning: You will enter a new phase of specialty classroom workshops coupled with challenging practical services that will continue to build you into a confident skin care therapist.
  3. Classroom Learning: During this phase of your learning, you will be introduced to guest speakers, prescriptive selling, motivation, self-improvement, body treatments, and emerging technologies. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Learning Leaders, to provide service to guests. You will make discoveries and learn relationship-building skills that will ensure your success in this exciting, diverse field.
  4. Creative Curriculum: You will dress, act, and work like a skin care therapist professional. You will use your own technical and therapeutic abilities, coupled with the assistance of Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee Learning Leaders, to prepare for your future beauty industry career.

aesthetics course subjects

The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Milwaukee meets or exceeds the state requirements.

  Subject Theory Hours Practical Hours
I. Introduction: Law & Code, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics  25 0
II. Safety, sterilization and sanitation  30 25
III. Anatomy and Physiology 30 0
IV. Chemistry, Treatments and Process 24 0
V.  Treatment, Product and Techniques   32 96
VI. Electricity, Machines and Equipment  10 35
VII. Makeup and Color Analysis    12 20
VIII. Individual Student Needs, and Electives  65 50
  TOTAL HOURS 229 221

The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills. 

aesthetics PROGRAM TESTING AND GRADING PROCEDURE

The following tests and grading procedures are used to assess student learning and mastery of course content in the 450-hour course:

  1. Academic theory exams: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on each assigned theory exam. Exams are completed at the conclusion of each online theory module.  
  2. Midterm written and practical: Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams. 
  3. Final written and practical: The written test covers an overview of all theory instruction, Wisconsin state law, and other items covered on the state aesthetics exam. Students must receive a grade of 70% or higher on all final exams. 
  4. Clinic Practical Skill Assessments: Future Professionals progress in practical skill assessments and theory hours will be digitally monitored on a weekly basis by the Future Professional Advisor using the Course Key app. All assigned practical skill assessments must be completed in order to complete the program.

Grading Scale:          A = 90-100%          B = 80-89%           C = 70-79%           Below 70% = Failing 

aesthetics INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNIQUES AND METHODS

The Aesthetics 450 clock hour course is provided through a sequential set of learning steps which address specific tasks necessary for State Board preparation, graduation and job entry level skills. Clinic equipment, implements and products are comparable to those used in the industry. Each student will receive instruction that relates to the performance of useful, creative and productive career oriented activities. The course is presented through well-developed lesson plans that reflect the latest educational methods. Subjects are presented by means of lecture, demonstration, distance education and student participation. Audio-visual aids, guest speakers, field trips, and other related learning methods are used in the course.