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The following courses are offered at Mr. John's School of Cosmetology, Esthetics & Nails, with an emphasis
on interpersonal relationships and individual instruction. A great deal of attention is given to each student.
Close supervision on the clinic floor enhances the student's opportunities for success upon
graduation.
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Cosmetology is the core curriculum. It is a preparatory course for a career as a hair stylist, salon owner,
platform artist, competition stylist, salon manager or owner or manufacturing representative.
| Units of Instruction: |
| Basic Training |
150 hours |
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| Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatments |
500 hours |
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| Hair Styling/Hairdressing |
475 hours |
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| Shop Management |
200 hours |
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| Esthetics |
85 hours |
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| Manicuring |
55 hours |
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| Electives |
75 hours |
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| *Internship Program (Substitute hours for qualified students) |
150 hours |
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Total 1,540 hours |
The Illinois cosmetologist's license is an umbrella allowing the license holder to practice not only hair but
skin care and nail services. Those who wish to combine an interest in esthetics (360 hours) and nails
(160 hours) can graduate with a major in hair and a minor in esthetics or a major in hair and a minor in
nails.
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A cosmetology/nail combo course is available, using the 55 hours of nail technology in the basic cosmetology curriculum and adding another 160 hours of hands-on training in sculptures, tips, gels, fiberglass,
nail art, etc.
| Units of Instruction: (Cosmetology) |
| Basic Training |
150 hours |
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| Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatments |
450 hours |
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| Hair Styling/Hairdressing |
425 hours |
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| Shop Management |
190 hours |
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| Esthetics |
85 hours |
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| Manicuring |
55 hours |
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| Electives |
35 hours |
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| *Internship Program |
150 hours |
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| Units of Instruction (Nail Technology): |
| Related Concepts |
10 hours |
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| Practices and Procedures |
114 hours |
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| Business Practices |
20 hours |
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| *Internship Program |
16 hours |
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Total 1,700 hours |
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A cosmetology/esthetics combo course is available using the 85 hours of esthetics training in the
basic cosmetology curriculum and adding another 360 hours of hands-on training in European facials,
waxing, makeup, aromatherapy, body wraps, etc.
| Units of Instruction: (Cosmetology) |
| Basic Training |
150 hours |
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| Practical Chemical Application/Hair Treatments |
500 hours |
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| Hair Styling/Hairdressing |
475 hours |
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| Shop Management |
200 hours |
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| Esthetics |
85 hours |
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| Manicuring |
55 hours |
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| Electives |
75 hours |
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| *Internship Program |
150 hours |
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| Units of Instruction (Esthetics): |
| Scientific Concepts |
110 hours |
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| Practices and Procedures |
200 hours |
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| Business Practices |
15 hours |
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| *Internship Program |
35 hours |
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Total 1,900 hours |
The graduate will have a major in hair and a minor in another area of their choice.
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A preparatory course for a career as a nail technician, salon manager or owner or a manufacturer's representative.
This is a separate license, leading to the Illinois Nail Technology license and focuses on the practice
of nails only.
| Units of Instruction (Nail Technology): |
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| Basic Training |
50 hours |
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| Related Concepts |
15 hours |
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| Practices and Procedures |
305 hours |
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| Business Practices |
30 hours |
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| *Internship Program |
35 hours |
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Total 400 hours |
For a license in both hair and nails, click here. (Back to Cosmetology/Nails Combo)
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A preparatory course for a career in skin care, makeup, salon manager or owner or a manufacturer's
representative. This is taught only in the Decatur campus.
| Units of Instruction (Esthetics): |
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| Basic Training |
75 hours |
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| Scientific Concepts |
150 hours |
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| Practices and Procedures |
500 hours |
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| Business Practices |
25 hours |
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| *Internship Program |
35 hours |
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Total 750 hours |
For a license in both hair and esthetics, click here. (Back to Cosmetology/Esthetics Combo)
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Licensed professionals in the fields of hair, nails and skin care can further their education through
Mr. John's instructor training programs. Instructor training allows the experienced professional the
opportunity to share their knowledge of the industry with up-and-coming students.
Three course outlines are available: cosmetology teacher's training, esthetics teacher's training and
nail technology teacher's training.
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| Units of Instruction (1,000 hours) |
| Application of Teaching Methods |
150 hours |
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| Student Teaching |
260 hours |
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| Educational Psychology |
20 hours |
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| Teaching Methods |
20 hours |
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| Business Methods |
50 hours |
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| Post-graduate School Training |
500 hours |
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Total 1,000 hours |
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| Units of Instruction (500 hours and 2 years practical experience in preceding 5 years) |
| Application of Teaching Methods |
150 hours |
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| Student Teaching |
260 hours |
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| Educational Psychology |
20 hours |
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| Teaching Methods |
20 hours |
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| Business Methods |
50 hours |
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Total 500 hours |
The 1,000-hour and 500-hour instructor training courses give the instructor the full privileges of
teaching at any place, any time. The 500-hour course requires a minimum of two years' practical
experience within the preceding five years.
Mr. John's now offers a 250-hour training course. It requires a minimum of two years' experience in
the preceding five years. The instruction can be only on the clinic floor, and instructors are not
allowed to teach theory.
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| Units of Instruction |
| Application of Teaching Methods |
150 hours |
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| Student Teaching |
260 hours |
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| Educational Psychology |
20 hours |
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| Teaching Methods |
20 hours |
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| Business Methods |
50 hours |
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| Post-graduate School Training |
250 hours |
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Total 750 hours |
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| Units of Instruction (1,000 hours) |
| Advanced Nail Technology |
125 hours |
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| Student Teaching |
260 hours |
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| Educational Psychology |
20 hours |
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| Teaching Methods |
20 hours |
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| Business Methods |
50 hours |
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| Application of Teaching Methods |
150 hours |
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Total 625 hours |
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High school students can begin their cosmetology career as early as the summer between their
sophomore and junior years. Vocational cosmetology classes are offered during the high school year
on the Decatur and Jacksonville campuses. Contact your school guidance counselor or the school
director at Mr. John's for information. Credits can be accrued toward high school graduation.
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