SCOPE AND SQUENCE (SYLLABUS)
Instructor: Mrs. Dorsey
Email: ldorsey@alvinisd.net
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Alvin ISD CTE
Department of Cosmetology
Syllabus for Cosmetology Two
1. COURSE TITLE: Orientation to Cosmetology
2. COURSE DESCRIPTION: An overview of the skills and knowledge necessary for the field of
cosmetology. Topics include the theory and/skills related to manicuring, pedicuring, haircutting,
permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, soft curl perms, thermal hairstyling, hair coloring,
salon business, facials, anatomy, physiology, bacteriology, contamination and infection control,
and the laws and rules of the state licensing agency.
3. STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
A. Demonstrate and analyze the theory of professional ethics, sanitation and safety.
B. Explain the rules and regulations of the institution, department and state.
C. Analyze the theory and practice of manicuring and pedicuring to include plain manicure
procedures, haircutting, hairstyling, permanent waving, chemical hair relaxing, soft curl
perm, thermal styling, facials, anatomy, hair coloring, and salon business.
D. Exhibit mathematical skills related to cosmetology.
E. Demonstrate skill competencies with the proper use of tools, supplies and equipment
relating to professional skills.
F. Exhibit workplace competencies by daily attendance, punctuality and quality workmanship
in all projects and lab work.
4. GENERAL EDUCATION OUTCOMES
A. READING: Reading means the ability to analyze and interpret a variety of printed materials.
B. WRITING: Competency/ outcome in writing is the ability to produce clear, correct, and
coherent prose adapted to purpose, occasion, and audience.
C. SPEAKING: Competence in speaking is the ability to communicate orally in clear, coherent,
And persuasive language appropriate to purpose, occasion, and audience.
D. LISTENING: Listening means the ability to analyze and interpret, various forms of spoken
communication.
E. CRITICAL THINKING: Critical Thinking embraces methods for applying both qualitative and
quantitative skills analytically and creatively to subject matter in order to evaluate
arguments and to construct alternative strategies.
F. COMPUTER LITERACY: Computer literacy means the ability to use computer-based
technology in communicating, solving problems, and acquiring information.
5. GRADE RANGE:
90 – 100
A
80 – 89
B
70 – 79
C
60 – 69
D
Below 60 F
6. GRADING FORMULA: Student learning outcomes will be based on:
Completion of skill and or exam(s)
Quiz
Homework/Participation
Attendance
40%
30%
20%
10%
Total
100%
SUGGESTED CALENDAR FOR LEARNING ACTIVITIES:
The student learning activities are designed to lead the student to the successful acquisition of
the student learning outcomes. The daily assignments directly correlate to the numbered
student learning outcomes.
WEEKLY LECTURE AND LAB
1ST 9 Weeks
Orientation: First day handout, Rules and Regulations of cosmetology department,
(Week one)
Department of licensing and Regulation, TDLR Registration Forms
History of Cosmetology
(Week two)
Your Professional Image- Personal and professional health, personal
and public hygiene, posture, personality, effective communication,
human relations and professional attitude and introduction to ethics
(Week three)
Fill Wet Sanitizers
Bacteriology- Types of bacteria, terminally, classification of
Bacteriology, growth and reproduction, infections, immunity
(Week four)
Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation, Sanitation Rules.
Cosmetology Administrative Code, Chapter 83.100.
(Week five))
Decontamination and Infection ControlPrevention and control, sterilization, disinfection, types of
(Week six)
Disinfectants, disinfectant safety, sanitation, antiseptics, universal
Precautions, terminology
Infectious and contagious diseases
(Week seven))
Advanced Plain manicure procedures
(Week eight)
Application of polish
(Week nine)
Review and final
2nd 9 Weeks
Anatomy and Physiology Related to feet and hands (bones, muscles,
Nerves, blood and skin
(Week one)
Advanced Manicures and Pedicures- Shape of nails, equipment,
implements,
cosmetics, and materials
Preparation of the manicure table
(Week two)
Advanced Pedicure procedures
(Week three)
The Nail and Its Disorders- Nail structure and composition, Nail
(Week four)
Growth, Nail Diseases, Fungus and Mold, anatomy and physiology
Of the hand and arm
(Week Five)
Practice all learned skills
Buffing of the nail
(Week six)
Advanced Haircutting
(Week seven)
Advanced Hairstyling, wet set, figure 6 and figure 8 Marcel iron
techniques,
(Week eight)
(Week nine)
Advanced Blow dry techniques with round brush
Advanced Permanent Waving
Review and exam
3rd 9 Weeks (Week one)
Understand the fundamentals principle in the areas of Advanced :
Chemical Hair relaxing
(Week two)
Soft curl perms
(Week three)
Thermal Hairstyling
(Week three)
Histology of the skin
(Week four & five)
Facials
(Week six & seven)
Anatomy of the neck and face
(Week eight & nine)
Review and exam
4th 9 Weeks
Understand the principles in the areas of Advanced :
(Week one & two)
Hair coloring
(Week three & four)
Hair lightening
(Week five & six)
Salon business
(Week seven & eight)
Review
(Week nine)
Exam
7. DISABILITY STATEMENT: If you have a disability that may affect your ability to learn the material
in this course, please contact the Special Populations Director through the counseling office.
8. TEXTBOOKS/MATERIALS:
Salon Fundamentals Textbook, latest edition, Pivot Point
International, Inc., Chicago, IL
Myladys Textbook latest edition, Pivot Point International, Inc.,
Chicago, IL
Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation Cosmetology Laws and
Rules Book, latest revision, Texas Department of Licensing &
regulation, Austin, TX
Specialized tools, supplies and materials necessary to perform required skills for this course.
Supplemental textbooks and/or readings:
List to be distributed by the instructor
Course assessment Plan
Theory is evaluated after each unit of study. Assessment of student performance will be based on
projects, Chapter tests, Quizzes, Homework, Participation, and Attendance.
Students must maintain a theory grade of 75% in order to qualify to take their State board
Cosmetology Exam. Students must make-up missed tests and incomplete assignments. Numerical
grades are assessed according to the following scale:
A. Student has met and surpassed all requirements, developed and understanding of the
theories, concepts and rules applicable to becoming a successful cosmetologist and an active
participant in the learning process.
B. Students have done a fair job in completing tasks.
C. Student has done a fair job in completion of the goals desired, with room for improvement.
D. Student is having difficulty understanding the concepts and needs much improvement.
E. Student has failed to meet and understand any of the criteria set before them.