1 (402) 474-4244
1 800 798-HAIR (4247)
304 S. 11th St.
Lincoln, NE 68508

The purpose of the Cosmetology Student Instructor Program is to prepare a licensed Cosmetologist to instruct all phases of the cosmetology course (both theoretical and practical) to cosmetology students. Upon completion, the student instructor would be qualified to take the Nebraska State Cosmetology Instructors Board Exam and receive a license to instruct Cosmetology in the State of Nebraska at an entry level.

Cosmetology Student Instructor Curriculum
7 Units, 925 Hours in a period of not less than six (6) months
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First Unit

240 Hours
School orientation 2 Hours
Basic teaching methods 24 Hours
Overview of instructor program 16 Hours
Reading list requirements 6 Hours
Developing lesson plans 186 Hours
Starting school program 6 Hours

Second Unit

125 Hours
Classroom observation 78 Hours
Evaluation 10 Hours
Classroom record keeping 5 Hours
Practice teaching 32 Hours

Third Unit

Basic Training
120 Hours
Classroom observation 60 Hours
Familiarization of basic 8 Hours
Assist in basic skills 52 Hours

Fourth Unit

Clinic
240 Hours
Sanitation and sterilization 9 Hours
Supervising of clinic activities 199 Hours
Observing relations 20 Hours
Supervision of record keeping 12 Hours

Fifth Unit

Styling Techniques
80 Hours
Observation presentation 40 Hours
Familiarization of program 8 Hours
Assist in presenting 32 Hours

Sixth Unit

Office and Records
80 Hours
Familiarizing with state rules governing Schools 18 Hours
Assistance in records
Student folders 16 Hours
Entrance notifications 4 Hours
Graduate records 4 Hours
Student hours 18 Hours
Financial aid 8 Hours
Inventory control and purchasing 12 Hours

Seventh Unit

Recruiting and Desk
40 Hours
Recruiting 4 Hours
Familiarization of enrollment papers 2 Hours
Observing pre-enrollment interview
Desk/Observing booking/record keeping 30 Hours
Retailing promotions 4 Hours

Admission requirements for a Student Instructor include: Hold a current license as a cosmetologist in Nebraska, have completed formal education equivalent to a United States high school education or its equivalent, and be interviewed and accepted for enrollment by management.
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  • Cosmetology License prerequisite
  • 925 clock hours in a period of not less than 6 months as required by the State of Nebraska
  • Satisfactory completion of 25 Unit Layouts, (with 5 of those broken down into daily lesson plans)
  • Pass the written examination with a score of 80%
  • Pass each the theory and practical presentations with an 80% score
  • Return of all books &/or supplies loaned to the student
  • All financial obligations to the school met
  • Students utilizing Federal Financial Aid must complete Exit Counseling

A Cosmetology Instructor diploma will be awarded at a graduation ceremony held five times a year.
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