The Teacher  program is 500 Clock Hours.  Theory and Practical Skills will include:

Theory: Art & Science of Teaching, Characteristics of Teaching, Students and Learning, Developing A Course of Study, Planning for Effective Instruction, Methods and Processes of Teaching, Instructional Aids, Evaluating Student Performance, Creating a Positive Classroom Environment, Record Keeping, and Salon Management.
Practical: Student Teaching, curriculum design, test development, record keeping, clinic supervision, and bulletin board designs.

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The Cosmetology program is 1250 Clock Hours.  Theory and Practical Skills will include:

Theory: Multicultural Hair Styling, Cutting, Coloring, Relaxing, Texturizing, Straightening, Foil Frosting, Perm Waving, Shampooing, Scalp Treatment,Braiding, Wig Caps, Natural Hair Care, Skin Care, Facial, Eye Wax, Body Waxing, Make-up, Manicuring, Wax, Gels, Nail Tips, Nail Sculpt, Air Brushing,Employment, Business Management, Record Keeping, and Salon Management.

Practical Services: Hands on (initially with mannequins) before moving to the clinic floor to work on clients under instructor supervision.

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The Esthetician program is 300 Clock Hours.  Theory and Practical Skills will include:

Theory: Multicultural Make-up, eye waxing, facials, body waxing, aromatherapy, paraffin wax, exfoliators, skin care, skin analysis, skin disorders and disease, use of products & equipment, application of products & equipment, employment, record keeping, and medical machines.

Practical Services: Hands on (initially with mannequins) before moving to the clinic floor to work on clients under instructor supervision.

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The Natural Hair Braiders program is 300 Clock Hours.  Theory and Practical Skills will include:

Theory: Hair care, hair and scalp disorders and diseases, occupational safety, Art of Business, hygiene & sanitation, your professional image, tips on taxes, anatomy & physiology and state law. 

Practical Services: Hands on (initially with mannequins) before moving to the clinic floor to work on clients under instructor supervision.

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Postal Address

Professional Academy of Cosmetology

516 East Marshall Street

Norristown, PA 19401


Phone: (610) 277-7390

FAX: (610) 277-7391

E-mail: g.ridley@att.net

Web Site: http://www.penncosmetology.com

Professional Academy of Cosmetology