Cosmetology Instructor

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At The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology in Downers Grove, our Cosmetology Instructor program prepares licensed cosmetologists to become Illinois licensed Cosmetology Instructors.  Our licensed educators bring real-world experience to help graduates become prepared for employment as instructors. 

About Cosmetology Instructors

  • In Illinois, instructors are required to have taken an approved cosmetology instructor program.

We offer a 1,000-hour instructor program for those who have less than 2 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist.  If you have been licensed as a cosmetologist, we can give you credit for 500 hours, making the program only 500 hours in length. 

Registration, Tuition, Kit, & Supplies

  • Total Tuition & Fees:  $12,425 for the 1,000-hour program & $6,262.50 if you only need 500-hours.
  • Tuition:  $12,325.00 (1,000-hour program) or $6,162.50 (with 500-hour credit from 2-Year Cosmetologist Licensed experience)
  • Registration Fee (Non-Refundable):  $100.00
  • Kit & Supplies:  $00.00 
  • Sales Tax:  $00.00

Kit & Supplies are provided free of charge by The University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology while you are enrolled.

Sales Tax is paid by the University of Aesthetics & Cosmetology.

  • Instructors work in more places than schools!  Publishers; such as Cengage, manufacturers; such as Aesthe Skin Care, & distributors all look to instructors to educate consumers about their brands.

Our full cosmetology instructor programs start monthly depending upon availability.  Part-time is offered in the evenings, subject to availability.

Try to enroll at least 2 weeks before your preferred start date so that we can order everything & have it ready for you on your first day!

Clock hours are the time that the state requires you to be "clocked in" to earn the opportunity to take the state license.  Students must be engaged in "meaningful education" while they are clocked in.  Most day-time programs are 30 hours maximum per week.  A student who comes in late, leaves early, or does not come in to school does not get credit for the time the student is not "clocked in."  To graduate & begin working, it is important to be clocked in & engaged in your education at every opportunity.

Our Cosmetology Instructor program include everything you will need to become prepared to take the Illinois State License Exam to become licensed as an Illinois Cosmetology Instructor. 

The primary purpose of this Cosmetology Instructor course is to train the student in the basic teaching skills, educational judgments, safety judgments, proper work habits, and desirable attitudes necessary to obtain licensure and for competency as an instructor or related position.

1,000 hours or 500 hours*

*Must have 2 years of licensed experience.

Upon completion of the course requirements, the determined graduate will be able to:

  1. Project a positive attitude and a sense of personal integrity and self-confidence.
  2. Practice proper grooming, effective communication skills, and visible poise.
  3. Understand employer–employee relationships and respect the need to deliver worthy service for value received.
  4. Perform the basic skills necessary for teaching, including writing lesson plans, performing lectures and demonstrations, directing student projects, using library resources and audiovisual aids, con­ducting theory class instruction and measuring student achievement, supervising clinic operations, and maintaining required student records.
  5. Apply the theory, technical information, and related matter to ensure sound judgments, decisions, and procedures.

To ensure continued career success, the graduate will continue to learn new and current information related to techniques, communication skills, and teaching methodologies to improve teaching skills.

Post-Graduate School Training*:  500 hours of post-graduate school training that includes orientation and all subjects in the basic aesthetics curriculum in Section 1175.530, including theory and practice.  Presentation of material must include the concepts that are intended to be taught and the skills to be acquired during the various phases of basic education.

Education Psychology:  20 hours of Educational Psychology that shall include, but not be limited to, topics in educational objectives, student characteristics and development, the learning process and an evaluation of learning that relates to teaching.  These hours shall be waived on behalf of nail technology teacher students who have completed a course in Educational Psychology at an accredited college or university.

Teaching Methods:  20 hours of Teaching Methods (Theory) that shall include, but not be limited to, topics in individual differences in learning, lesson planning and design, lesson delivery, assessment of learning performance, classroom management, student motivation and classroom climate. These hours shall be waived on behalf of nail technology students who have completed a course in Teaching Methods-Secondary Level at an accredited college or university.  

Application of Teaching Methods:  150 hours of Application of Teaching Methods that include:  preparation and organization of subject matter to be presented on a unit by unit basis; and presentation of subject matter through application of varied methods (lecture, demonstration, testing and assignments).  Presentations must provide teaching objectives to be accomplished and correlate theoretical with practical application.

  • Business Methods: 50 hours of Business Methods that include Professionalism; Resume Development; Interview Preparation; Job Search Skills; inventory, recordkeeping, interviewing, supplies, The IL Barber, Cosmetology, Aesthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985., and the Workers’ Compensation Act.

Student Teaching:  260 hours of Student Teaching under the on-site supervision of an Illinois licensed teacher.  The student teacher shall present theoretical and practical demonstrations to students in the basic curriculum.

*250 hours of post-graduate training is not included within the Aesthetics Instructor 500 hour program.

Section 1175.400  Licensure by Examination – Cosmetology

  1. a)         Eligibility.  Each applicant must meet the following requirements (see Section 3-2 or 3-3 of the Act) prior to filing an application for the cosmetologist examination:

1)         Be at least 16 years of age;

2)         Be a high school graduate or its equivalent or be beyond the age of compulsory school attendance;

3)         Either:

  1. A)        Pursuant to Section 3-2 of the Act, graduate from a cosmetology school approved by the Division that meets the requirements set forth in Subpart E; or
  2. B)        Pursuant to Section 3-3 of the Act, graduate from a barber school approved by the Division that meets the requirements set forth in Subpart C.
  3. b)         Application.  Each applicant shall file an application for examination, on forms provided by the Division.  The application shall include:

1)         An official transcript showing successful completion of the required training outlined in Section 3-2(c) or 3-3(c) of the Act and a passing grade on the final examination administered by the school as set forth in Section 1175.540;

2)         The required fee set forth in Section 1175.100;

3)         Official transcripts showing successful completion of remedial training when required by Section 3-6 of the Act or Section 1175.410 of this Part;

4)         Proof of any name change (i.e., marriage license, divorce decree, affidavit or court order) if the applicant’s name is other than that shown on any documents submitted;

5)         If licensed as a cosmetologist in another state, a certification of licensure from the state of original licensure and from the state of current licensure or most recent practice; and

6)         The examination fee required by the Department’s testing service. 

  1. c)         Examination.  Each applicant shall take and pass the cosmetology examination as required in Section 1175.410.
  2. d)         An applicant’s training received from a cosmetology school or similar institution located in another state, other jurisdiction of the United States, or foreign jurisdiction must substantially comply with the requirements set forth in Subpart E.  An applicant seeking credit for training or licensure in a foreign country must provide educational training credentials and transcripts and/or evidence of licensure to determine if the applicant’s program substantially complies with the requirements set forth in Subparts D and E.  The Board may, as a means of assisting it in the review of foreign country training or licensure, require an applicant to submit his/her educational training credentials and transcripts and/or evidence of licensure to an approved education credentialing evaluation service or similar service approved by the Board for evaluation at the cost to the applicant.  The Board may also require additional coursework or a 250-hour cosmetology refresher course from a school licensed by the Division as set forth in Section 1175.531.  The Board may also require an applicant to appear for an interview before the Board or to provide additional information to assist the Board in its evaluation of the applicant’s training.

(Source:  Amended at 42 Ill. Reg. 15159, effective August 10, 2018)

Career Research

Finding a new career.  It’s a big deal.  These resources can help you find what’s right for you.  When you decide, we hope you think of us for cosmetology or aesthetics training.

O*Net is the Occupational Information Network.  It's free & contains occupation information on many different careers.  Below, find links to cosmetology, aesthetics, & instructor careers.

The College Navigator website is operated by the US Department of Education.  Each year, over 6,000 schools like ours provide lots of data (called "IPEDS") which they  organize into a useful tool for you to look for schools & compare information.  You can find us here:

 

Cosmetologist, Aesthetician, & Instructor licenses are issued & regulated by a state department.  In Illinois, it is the Illinois Department of Financial & Professional Regulation ("IDFPR").

States issue laws to regulate professional licenses, commonly called Acts.  In Illinois the Act used to regulate cosmetologists, aestheticians, etc. is called (225 ILCS 410/) Barber, Cosmetology, Esthetics, Hair Braiding, and Nail Technology Act of 1985

States also issue Rules which protect the public safety, health, etc.  In Illinois, these Rules are a good way to understand the requirements of things like salon registration, continuing education, license renewal, etc.

Beauty Changes Lives is supported by the beauty industry (schools, professionals, vendors, etc.).  Beauty Changes Lives offers scholarships & information to encourage future beauty professionals to go to school & join the fun!

Beauty Changes Lives has also prepared the following documents to help you learn more about joining the beauty industry.

 

The American Association of Cosmetology Schools is an association of schools that supports education & careers in beauty.