Summer 2014
Revised Fall 2014-15
SYLLABUS
SAL 133 Days
SALON MANAGEMENT
TECHNOLOGY
7 contact hours
3 Credit Hours
Instructor: Julise Clement
clement@nacc.edu
Phone: 256-259-1512
3 Semester Credit Hours
3 Contact Hours
Course Description
This course is designed to develop entry-level management skills for the beauty industry.
Topics include job-seeking, leader and entrepreneurship development, business
principles, business laws, insurance, marketing, and technology issues in the workplace.
Upon completion, the student should be able to list job-seeking and management skills
and the technology that is available for use in the salon. NDC
Prerequisite: As required by program.
Course Textbook, Manuals, or Other Required Materials
Frangie, C. (2012). Milady’s standard cosmetology textbook. Clifton Park, NY:
Milady Publishing.
Tezak, E. (2012). Successful Salon and Spa Management textbook, Clifton Park,
NY: Milady Publishing.
Tezak, E. (2012). Successful Salon and Spa Management workbook, Clifton Park,
NY: Milady Publishing.
Course Learning Outcomes
A. The student will develop entry-level skills for the Salon and Spa Industry.
B. The student will develop job-seeking skills, leader and entrepreneurship
opportunities related to the Salon and Spa Business.
C. The student will demonstrate knowledge of business principles, laws, and
insurance.
D. The student will demonstrate marketing skills and available technology within
the work place.
Outline of Course Topics
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
F.
G.
H.
I.
Salon and Spa Types and Their Locations
Permits, Public Utilities and Insurance
Types of Leases and Rent Agreements
Decorating and Arranging the Salon and Spa
Salon and Spa Business Tools
Salon and Spa marketing
Labor-related Laws
Salon and Spa Personnel
Job Seeking skills
Methods of Instruction
A.
B.
C.
D.
E.
Lectures
Demonstration
Observation
Supervised Practice
Independent Study
Evaluation and Assessment
A.
Course Grade Assessment
Students will be graded on their knowledge and theory pertaining to
consultation, hair analysis, release statement, skin test and procedures and
applications of all phases of hair coloring and lightening. Students will
also be graded on their practical skills performed in lab activities
pertaining to consultation, hair analysis, release statements and skin test.
B.
Departmental Assessment of Learning Outcomes
1.
In a lab setting, the student will demonstrate the ability to operate
within a salon environment, including assuming a position of
leadership according to Salon and Spa industry standards.
2.
In a designated assignment, the student will prepare a professional
resume according to acceptable Salon and Spa industry standards
and an employment portfolio
3.
On a designated written exam, the student will answer selected
questions on business principles, laws, and insurance with at least
75% accuracy.
4.
In a designated assignment, the student will create an online
marketing advertisement related to the Salon and Spa Industry
standards.
C.
Use of Assessment Findings
During the Fall In-service of the year following a scheduled review of this
course, a committee will review all course assessment materials submitted
by the instructors and division chair. The committee will send a report of
any recommended curriculum changes to the division chair, who will then
submit them to the Student Learning Outcomes Committee. Upon
approval by the Student Learning Outcomes Committee, a copy will be
filed with the Office of Institutional Planning and Assessment.
Attendance
Students are expected to attend all classes for which they are registered. Students
who are unable to attend class regularly, regardless of the reason or circumstance,
should withdraw from that class before poor attendance interferes with the
student’s ability to achieve the objectives required in the course. Withdrawal from
class can affect eligibility for federal financial aid.
Attendance within Cosmetology is not only expected but is also a requirement to
accumulate hours toward State Board of Cosmetology (1500 clock hours). If you are
absent from class you should make arrangements with your instructor to make-up
hours missed.
REMEMBER: making-up hours for State Board, DOES NOT MAKE UP DAILY
POINTS EARNED ON ACCOUNTABILITY REPORT, IT ONLY MAKES UP HOURS
TOWARD COMPLETION OF PROGRAM.
MAXXIMUM POINTS AVAILABLE:
Points are earned as follows:
Chapter 1
test
Chapter 4
test
Chapter 5
test
Chapter 6
test
Chapter 7
test
Chapter 8
test
Chapter 11
test
Chapter 12
test
Employment Portfolio
Workbooks
Class /Lab Participation
Final (cumulative chapters)
TOTAL POINTS POSSIBLE
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
50 points
100 points
150 points
400 points
100 points
1150 POINTS
Statement on Discrimination/Harassment
The College and the Alabama State Board of Education are committed to
providing both employment and educational environments free of harassment or
discrimination related to an individual’s race, color, gender, religion, national
origin, age, or disability. Such harassment is a violation of State Board of
Education policy. Any practice or behavior that constitutes harassment or
discrimination will not be tolerated.
Statement of Adherence to ADA Guidelines
Instructors will adhere to the Americans With Disabilities Act and/or Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and will publish the following statement on
course outlines given to students at the beginning if each semester: “Any
individual who qualifies for reasonable accommodations under the Americans
With Disabilities Act or Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) should notify
the instructor immediately.”