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Cosmetology - School of Hair Design

Catalog Year 2008-09

MHCC Faculty Advisors:
Marty Castellanos: 503-491-7437 – Room AC 1170 Marty.Castellanos@mhcc.edu Lynn D'Angelo: 503-491-7194 - Room AC 1169 Lynn.DAngelo@mhcc.edu
Juanita Loveland: 503-491-7499 - Room AC 1168 Juanita.Loveland@mhcc.edu

The cosmetology industry is an exciting, adventurous and creative field full of color, fashion, and diversity. The instructors in the MHCC cosmetology program pride themselves in helping students acquire the knowledge and necessary skills to enter the field of hair design, nail technology and esthetics.

Cosmetology is an open enrollment program with admission being based on space available each term. New students are accepted into the program each term with an add slip signed by a cosmetology advisor on a first-come, first-served basis. If you have questions regarding enrollment or the dates of information sessions, please call 503-491-7499, 503-491-7194, or 503-481-7437 to speak with a cosmetology advisor, or e-mail either Juanita.Loveland@mhcc.edu, Lynn.DAngelo@mhcc.edu, or Marty.Castellanos@mhcc.edu .

The Cosmetology program at Mt. Hood Community College offers indepth instruction and hands-on training in hair design, esthetics (skin care) and nail technology (manicuring and sculptured nails.) Upon completion of the 2300-hour course consisting of lecture, lab, clinic time and general education, the student will be prepared to take the state board examination. After passing this examination, the student will receive a certificate to practice in his/her new career.

The opportunities in the field of cosmetology are limitless. Depending upon the individuals skills, self-confidence, attitude, knowledge and creativity, certified

Program Outcomes

At the completion of this program, the student should be able to:

• complete all COS courses with a minimum of 2.0 grade average
• demonstrate a basic understanding of the tax laws and guidelines that govern federal income tax of small businesses and the self employed
• demonstrate how to keep accurate business records
• articulate a complete understanding of the Oregon Administrative Rules chapter 817 Cosmetology
• demonstrate the sanitary and safety precautions that should be observed when performing a hair design/esthetics/nail technology service
• employ all safety and sanitation procedures in the lab/clinic area
• articulate a complete understanding of the Oregon Revised Statutes chapter 690 Cosmetology
• analyze clients to determine their needs and preferences
• demonstrate the pre-service and post-service steps of all chemical services
• apply all hair design/esthetic/nail technology services in accordance with a clients needs or expectations
• demonstrate client services correctly using a variety of salon products in accordance with the manufacturers’ directions
• demonstrate services in a safe environment taking measures to prevent the spread of infectious diseases
• illustrate the proper use of implements, materials and tools used in hair design/esthetics/nail technology services
• practice marketing of professional salon retail products
• demonstrate mastery of the basic application techniques of all hair design/esthetics/nail technology services within the time frames required by the Oregon State Board of Cosmetology for certification
• evaluate the structure and composition of the skin, hair, and nails
• evaluate disorders and diseases of the skin, hair, and nails
• evaluate which diseases should be referred to a physician and should not be treated in the salon
• evaluate the conditions that counter-indicate any salon service
• apply the basic business applications of Cosmetology.

What are the requirements of the job?
The cosmetologist should possess a pleasing personality, be a good listener and enjoy working in a service industry. Coordination and finger dexterity as well as the ability to stand for long periods of time are necessary. The cosmetologist must be able to learn new techniques quickly and apply these in his/her own work.

What are the requirements of the program?
The program consists of seven consecutive terms , including summer term, with an attendance of 30 clock hours each week.

1 COS10 and COS11 are offered only Fall and Spring terms. COS12 - COS19 are offered all terms. COS10 - COS19 must be taken in sequence. COS20 and COS21 are offered Summer term; COS22 and COS23 are offered Winter term. COS20 - COS23 are not sequential and are taken in the term they are offered. Course placement is based on the term in which a student begins and the student must see the program advisor for placement.

2 WR 115 does not satisfy the AA Ss communication requirement. 3 Students may not use demonstrated proficiency on the College Placement Test (CPT) to satisfy this requirement. 4 In selecting Health and Physical Education or distribution requirement, the student may consult with the program advisor. (Cosmetology advises speech and foreign language) Selections not from the following list must be pre-approved by a faculty advisor and submitted on a Catalog Exception Form. Examples of courses to be selected are:
Health and Physical Education: HE252, HE253
Distribution: foreign language or SP100, SP111, SP112, SP114, SP115, SP218

‡ See pages 7-10 of the printed catalog.