What You Learn
The Cosmetology Program length is 960 clock hours or 24 weeks (full-time, 40 hours per week). The course includes extensive instructional experience in curriculum development, lesson planning, record keeping, assisting in the classroom, class lecturing, and monitoring students’ academic progress. Individuals that take this course can exercise creative abilities in a stable career that rewards talent and hard work. Additionally, individuals can look forward to using their Instructor License in a variety of exciting areas of cosmetology education, buyer, beauty editor, research or research assistant, manager, salesperson to name a few. The curriculum is designed to meet North Dakota State Board of Cosmetology requirements for licensure and prepare graduates for success in the professional beauty industry.
Program Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Program Requirements
- Must hold a current license
- Required student teaching hours depend on salon experience:
- 3+ years – 160 hours
- 1-3 years – 480 hours
- Less than 1 year – 960 hours
Graduates of this program will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective teaching techniques in theory and practical instruction.
- Prepare lesson plans and deliver content based on state board curriculum.
- Apply classroom management strategies.
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Maintain accurate student records in compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Serve as role models and mentors for future beauty professionals.
- The ability to pass the state licensing exam and begin entry-level employment as an instructor at Josef’s School
Next Steps
For more information or to apply, contact Ms. Elaine at: elaine@jsohd.com
This program is designed to prepare licensed cosmetologists to become effective cosmetology instructors. Once licensed, Student Instructors will be able to teach in licensed cosmetology schools, vocational programs, or provide training in salons or other industry-related environments. The role requires advanced communication, instructional planning, classroom management, and leadership skills.
Individuals must be in reasonably good physical health. Employment opportunities require standing, bending, and lifting. The individual should also be in stable mental health with the ability to cope with stress, pressure, praise, and criticism. It is a must to have a pleasing personality and healthy attitude. All the employment opportunities within the school involve working with many different kinds of people, each with their own unique needs and problems.

DISCLOSURES
GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM FARGO DOWNTOWN
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM WEST ACADEMY
COSMETOLOGY PROGRAM GRAND FORKS
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