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Beauty School Classes, Curriculum, & Information in Mt. Pleasant, MI

Catalog

Below, you will find the current Course Catalog. This catalog contains information regarding our courses at M J Murphy Beauty School.

Course Catalog

Cosmetology Course of Study

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Cosmetology Course is to prepare the student for a successful and rewarding career as a licensed cosmetologist. As a result of the 1500 clock hours of theory and practical training, the student should gain the knowledge, skill, and ability to competently:

a. Pass the state licensing exam

b. Protect the health and safety of the patron consumer

c. Solve the consumer's hair, nail, and skin problems

d. Exhibit artistic ability in hair design

e. Recognize the need for and be motivated to keep abreast of the latest trends and techniques


Cosmetology Curriculum 

SUBJECT **Th **Pr **Tot **Mpa's Comments
Sanitation/Patron Protection - Laws and Rules - Person Hygiene 90 40 130 585 Sanitation and Patron Protections shall be Included in all Services
Salon Management - Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Safety
Facials - Skin analysis and care - Manipulation massage - Electricity - Skin Care - Removal of hair by use of Wax, tweezers, depilatories - Makeup and eyebrow arch 35 80 115 40 A minimum of 5 services in each category
Hairdressing - Arranging, cutting, dressing - Curling, pressing, artificial hair - And finger waving, natural hair cultivation 125 400 525 300 A minimum of 20 services in each category
Scalp and Hair Treatments 10 15 25 30
Hair Coloring - Temporary, semi-permanent, Permanent, Bleaching and Dimensional coloring Color Mixing 40 170 210 80 A minimum of 8 services in each category
Chemical Hair Restructuring - Permanent waving - Straightening and relaxing 40 180 220 80 A minimum of 15 services in each category
Applied Chemistry/OSHA as Related to skin, hair, nails and Scalp 20 10 30 5
Applied Anatomy, Physiology and Histology of the Human Head, Hands, Nails, Skin and Hair 45 0 45 0
Manicuring/Pedicuring 15 55 70 35
Artificial Nails 5 15 20 5
Unassigned Hours 0 0 110 0
TOTALS 425 965 1500 1160
SUBJECT
**Th
**Pr
**Tot
**Mpa's
Comments
Sanitation/Patron Protection
  • Laws and Rules
  • Person Hygiene

 

Salon Management
  • Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Safety

 

90
40
130
585
Sanitation and Patron Protections shall be Included in all Services
Facials
  • Skin analysis and care
  • Manipulation massage
  • Electricity
  • Skin Care
  • Removal of hair by use of Wax, tweezers, depilatories
  • Make-up and eyebrow arch 
35
80
115
40
A minimum of 5 services in each category
Hairdressing
  • Arranging, cutting, dressing
  • Curling, pressing, artificial hair
  • And finger waving, natural hair cultivation
125
400
525
300
A minimum of 20 services in each category
Scalp and Hair Treatments
10
15
25
30
Hair Coloring

  • Temporary, semi-permanent, Permanent, Bleaching and Dimensional coloring Color Mixing
40
170
210
80
A minimum of 8 services in each category
Chemical Hair Restructuring
  • Permanent waving
  • Straightening and relaxing
40
180
220
80
A minimum of 15 services in each category
Applied Chemistry/OSHA as Related to skin, hair, nails and Scalp
20
10
30
5
Applied anatomy, physiology and Histology of the human head, hands, nails, skin and hair
45
0
45
0
Manicuring/Pedicuring
15
55
70
35
Artifical Nails
5
15
20
5
Unassigned Hours
0
0
110
0
TOTALS
425
965
1500
1160

** Key: Th = Hours in theory, Pr = Hours in practice, Tot = Total Hours, MPA'S = Minimum practical applications

*Issued from school bulk supply

COSMETOLOGY COURSE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

  • Milady textbook
  • Paul Mitchell curling iron
  • Paul Mitchell blow dryer
  • Paul Mitchell product knowledge booklet
  • Paul Mitchell cape
  • Book bag
  • Paul Mitchell color apron
  • 3 practice long-haired mannequins with clamp
  • (1 @ start date, 1 @ 750 hours, 1 @ 1200 hours)
  • Makeup kit @ 500 hours
  • Tint brush and bowl
  • 1 Male mannequin with beard
  • Applicator bottle
  • 1 pair of mannequin scissors
  • Hair-cutting scissors and thinning scissors 
  • 1 doz. butterfly clips
  • Hair shaper and blades
  • 2 vinyl shampoo capes
  • Clippers with neck trimmers
  • 3 Paul Mitchell round brushes
  • Vinyl gloves
  • 1 Paul Mitchell paddle brush
  • 1 Denman brush
  • Manicure and pedicure kit (that includes)
  • Files
  • Cuticle pusher
  • Scissors
  • Tweezers
  • Nippers
  • Orangewood stick
  • 2 specialty files
  • Marcel iron
  • Paul Mitchell flat iron
  • Milady textbook
  • Styling booklet
  • Law and rules booklet
  • Supplies for state board

MANICURE/NAIL TECH COURSE OF STUDY

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Manicurist Course is to prepare the student for a successful and rewarding career as a licensed manicurist. As a result of the 400 clock hours of theory and practical training, the student should gain the knowledge, skills, and ability to competently:

a. Pass the state licensing exam

b. Protect the health and safety of the consumer

c. Solve the consumer's nail problems

d. Recognize the need for and be motivated to keep abreast of changing techniques

MANICURE/NAIL TECH CURRICULUM

SUBJECT **Th **Pr **Tot **Mpa's Comments
Sanitation/Patron Protection - Laws and rules - Person hygiene - Salon management - Mechanical and electrical equipment safety 50 50 100 100 Sanitation and Patron Protections shall be Included in all
Anatomy and Disorders 25 0 25 0
Manicuring/Pedicuring Techniques 20 50 70 40
Artistic Principles 10 0 10 0
Chemistry OSHA 15 0 15 0
Artifical Nails 25 105 130 50
Unassigned Hours 0 0 50 0
TOTALS 145 205 400 90

SUBJECT

**Th

**Pr
**Tot
**Mpa's
Comments
Sanitation/Patron Protection
  • Laws and Rules
  • Person Hygiene
  • Salon Management
  • Mechanical and Electrical Equipment Safety
50
50
100
100
Sanitation and Patron Protections shall be Included in all
Anatomy and Disorders
25
0
25
0
Manicuring/PedicuringTechniques
20
50
70
40
Artistic Principles
10
0
10
0

Chemistry OSHA

15
0
15
0
Artifical Nails
25
105
130
50
Unassigned Hours
0
0
50
0
TOTALS
145
205
400
90

** Key: Th = Hours in theory, Pr = Hours in practice, Tot = Total Hours, MPA'S = Minimum practical applications

MANICURE COURSE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES

  • OPI Nails on the Go kit
  • Tweezers
  • Sapphire file
  • Pusher
  • Wood sticks
  • Spatula
  • Cuticle scissors
  • Cuticle nipper
  • Textbook
  • Workbook
  • Review book
  • 4oz. bottle and flip-top
  • 2oz. bottle and flip-top
  • Manicure brush
  • Manicure sanitizer
  • Acrylic slicer
  • Emery squares
  • Block buffer
  • 2 specialty files
  • Polish
  • Polish holder
  • Clarite kit
  • *Sculpture nail kit
  • Primer
  • Liquid
  • Powder pink
  • Powder white
  • Glue
  • Nail tips
  • File
  • Acrylic brush
  • Laws and rules booklet
  • OPI pedicure kit

*Sculpture Nail supplies may be issued as a kit or from bulk supply


OBJECTIVE

The objective of the Instructor Course is to prepare the student for a successful and rewarding career as a cosmetology instructor. As a result of the 500-hour course of theory and practical training, the student instructor should gain the knowledge, skills, and ability to competently:

a. Pass the state licensing exam

b. Protect the health and safety of the consumer and patron customer

c. Develop lesson plans for teaching the art and science of cosmetology

d. Teach both theory and practice classes

e. Understand cosmetology laws, rules, and school record-keeping

INSTRUCTOR COURSE CURRICULUM

SUBJECT **Th **Pr **Tot **Mpa's Comments
Orientation and Review - Of the Cosmetology - Curriculum 25 50 75 20
Introduction to Teaching 30 0 30 0
Course Outlining and Development Lessons Planning - Developing and administering - Grading examinations 80 85 165 70 A minimum of 5 services in each category
Laws and Rules - Record keeping - School - Administration 15 10 25 70
Teaching - Assisting in the Clinic and Theory Classrooms 0 75 75 15
Practice Teaching in the Clinic and Theory Classrooms 0 130 130 25
TOTALS 150 350 500 140
SUBJECT
**Th
**Pr
**Tot
**Mpa's
Comments
Orientation and Review
  • Of the Cosmetology
  • Curriculum
25
50
75
20
IntroductionTo Teaching
30
0
30
0
Course Outlining and Development Lessons Planning
  • Developing, Administering
  • And Grading Examinations
80
85
165
70
A minimum of 5 services in each category
Laws and Rules
  • Record Keeping
  • School
  • Administration
15
10
25
70
Teaching
  • Assisting in the Clinic and Theory Classrooms
0
75
75
15
Practice Teaching in the Clinic and Theory Classrooms
0
130
130
25
TOTALS
150
350
500
140

** Key: Th = Hours in theory, Pr = Hours in practice, Tot = Total Hours, MPA'S = Minimum practical applications

INSTRUCTOR COURSE SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT
  • Textbook
  • Lesson plan forms
  • Laws and rules booklet and workbook
  • Handout
Cosmetology Program – Gainful Employment Disclosures

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Admissions

Our admissions staff is ready to assist you and answer any questions you might have regarding our colleges. We provide individual financial planning for your tuition needs, and we participate in a number of financial aid programs to provide you with as many options as possible.

ADMINISTRATION STAFF

  • Brenda Brennan - President/Chief Fiscal Officer
  • Lisa Badour - Director / Admissions


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

  • COSMETOLOGY and MANICURING - High school graduation diploma or General Education Development (GED) certificate.
  • COSMETOLOGY INSTRUCTOR- High school graduation diploma, or General Education Development (GED) certificate, and a current Cosmetology License. 


ADDENDUM

RE-ENTRY POLICY FOR A STUDENT WHO WITHDREW IN GOOD STANDING (OUT LESS THAN FIVE MONTHS).


The student who met the Satisfactory Progress standard at the time s/he dropped and applied to re-enter within five months of the drop date will be given credit for all MPA's theory hours and test accrued at the time of the drop. A new contract will be written.


RE-ENTRY OF A STUDENT THAT DROPPED OR WAS TERMINATED WHILE NOT MEETING THE STANDARDS OF


SATISFACTORY PROGRESS:

A student who dropped out or was terminated because of not meeting satisfactory progress is not to be re¬enrolled unless they file an appeal and the appeal is granted. An appeal will only be granted if circumstances that caused the student not to meet the standard have changed to the extent that the appeals committee is convinced the student can now meet the standard.


TRANSFER

The school only accepts transfers for geographic reasons. Students required to take the written and practical entrance exam because of re-enrollment or transfer will be charged a $75.00 exam fee. The school does not recruit students who are enrolled or attending another school of Cosmetology.


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

COSMETOLOGY and MANICURING – 

  • 17 years old
  • High school graduation diploma, high school transcript showing graduation date, or general education development (GED) certificate. For Home-schooled enrollees, a state-issued credential must be provided. We do not admit the ability to benefit students.
  • A picture I.D


INSTRUCTOR

  • High school graduation diploma or high school transcript showing graduation date or general
  • Education Development (GED) certificate
  • A current Cosmetology License
  • Picture I.D
  • Licensing Requirements


Cosmetology

  • is not less than 17 years of age
  • is of good moral character
  • has a high school diploma or a GED
  • has completed not less than a 1,500-hour course of study in a licensed school of Cosmetology
  • has passed an examination prescribed by the State Board of Cosmetology


Manicuring

  • is at least 17 years of age
  • Is of good moral character
  • has a high school diploma or a GED
  • has completed not less than a 400-hour course of study in a licensed school of Cosmetology
  • has passed an examination prescribed by the State Board of Cosmetology


Instructor

  • is of good moral character
  • has a high school diploma or its equivalent
  • is licensed as a Cosmetologist or Manicurist under the State of Michigan
  • has at least 3 practical years' experience in natural hair cultivation, hair care services, skin care services, and manicuring services, and at least 1 year in a Cosmetology or Manicuring Establishment
  • has completed not less than 500 hours of Instructor Training in a licensed School of Cosmetology 
  • has passed an examination approved by the State Board of Cosmetology

Tuition/Financial Aid

Tuition

The school will assist graduates efforts to secure employment in the program completed or related field that includes personal appearance guidelines, job referrals and follow up. We will assist all graduates who request placement assistance, without cost to the graduate or employer, by posting job openings on the student bulletin board. The school, however, does not guarantee employment.

Net Price Calculator

TUITION AND FEES, PAYMENTS PLANS

COSMETOLOGY MANICURING INSTRUCTOR
CLOCK HOURS 1500 400 500
REGISTRATION FEE $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
EQUIPMENT $2,300.00* $800.00* $500.00*
TUITION $16,000.00 $2,600.00 $4,100.00
TOTAL $18,500.00 $3,600.00 $4,800.00
.
COSMETOLOGY
MANICURING
INSTRUCTOR
CLOCK HOURS
1500
400
500
REGISTRATION FEE
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00

EQUIPMENT

$2,300.00*

$800.00*

$500.00*

TUITION
$16,000.00
$2,600.00
$4,100.00
TOTAL
$18,500.00
$3,600.00
$4,800.00
  • Cost to the students when purchased from the school. The kit will be paid before tuition is paid.
  • Note: The student has the option of purchasing the kit items from a local beauty supply store.
PAYABLE:
COSMETOLOGY
MANICURING
INSTRUCTOR
UPON REGISTRATION
$200.00
$200.00
$200.00
DOWN PAYMENT
$3,000.00
$1,400.00
$1,000.00
NO. MONTHLY PAYMENTS
12
2
5
PAYMENT AMOUNT
$1,275.00
$1,000.00
$720.00
PAYABLE: COSMETOLOGY MANICURING INSTRUCTOR
UPON REGISTRATION $200.00 $200.00 $200.00
DOWN PAYMENT $3,000.00 $1,400.00 $1,000.00
NO. MONTHLY PAYMENTS 12 2 5
PAYMENT AMOUNT $1,275.00 $1,000.00 $720.00

Time added to contract for vacation, illness, and personal business; included holidays;

** 1 1/2 Month ** 2 Weeks ** 3 Weeks


Note:: When a student enrolls under a Vocational Contract, upon Graduating from High School, the student will sign a contract at the current tuition rate for the remaining hours. The registration fee will be waived.


If the student still needs to complete attendance requirements by the ending date as described above, an additional charge per hour will be payable until the hours are completed. This charge will be at $10.00 per hour, billed upon reaching the date the student was to complete the hours.


Cancellation & Settlement

The enrollment agreement, if accepted by the school, becomes an agreement which states all the conditions of enrollment and is not subject to alteration or cancellation except as follows:


(A) An applicant not accepted for training by the school shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid.


(B) If a student (or in the case of a student under legal age, his/her parent or guardian) cancels his/her enrolment and requests his/her money back in writing within three business days of signing an enrollment agreement or contract, all monies collected by the school shall be refunded. The postmark on the written notification will determine the cancellation date or the date said information is delivered to the school administrator in person. This policy applies regardless of whether or not the student has actually started training.


(C) If a student cancels his/her enrollment three business days after signing but prior to entering classes, he/she shall be entitled to a refund of all monies paid to the school, less a registration fee of $200.00 for the cosmetology, manicuring, and instruction course.,


(D) for students who enroll in and begin classes, the following schedule of tuition adjustment will be considered to meet minimum standards.

Percentage of Attendance Time to Total Time of Course Percent of Total Tuition School Receives or Retains
If termination occurs before classes Commence.... $200.00 Registration Fee See Above
0.01% to 4.9% 20%
5% to 9.9% 30%
10% to 14.9% 40%
15% to 24.9% 45%
25% to 49.9% 70%
50% and over 100%
Percentage of Attendance Time to Total Time of Course
Percent of Total Tuition School Receives or Retains
If termination occurs before classes Commence....
$200.00 Registration Fee See Above
0.01% to 4.9%
20%

5% to 9.9%

30%

10% to 14.9%

20%

15% to 24.9%

45%

25% to 49.9%

70%

50% and over

100%

The school reserves the right to suspend any student whose tuition payments are in arrears until the payments are current according to this contract. All tuition must be paid in full by time the student accrues these clock hours.


Pertaining to Rule 39 of the State Board of Cosmetology it is reasonable for a school to withhold the release of a transcript or state board examination of a student when unpaid fees of tuition to the school is due. Unless under justifiable circumstances the Department will no longer process a certification of hours for a student who cannot get their hours from an existing school if they are delinquent in their payment.

(E) Enrollment time is defined as the time elapsed between the actual starting date and the date of the student's last day of physical attendance in the school. Any monies due the applicant or student shall be refunded within 30 days of formal cancellation by the student as defined in item (B), or formal termination by the school, which shall occur no more then 30 days from the last day of physical attendance, or in the case of a leave of absence. Students who do not return from a leave of absence, the last of leave is used as the termination date. Withdrawal of a student on a leave of absence shall be the earlier of the date of expiration of the leave of absence or the date the student notifies the institution that the student will not be returning.


(F), A list of, and cost to the student, of required kit, equipment, books and supplies is listed in the published catalogue. The kit may be purchased either from the school or from a retail beauty supply house. The cost of the kit and supplies (except as stated in A, B and C above) is non-refundable, and is not included in the tuition adjustment compilations. These items become the property of the student when issued; but shall remain in the school until the students completes the course or terminates, and until paid. Any lost equipment must be replaced at the students' own expense. Students who terminate prior to course completion will lose the non-refundable $200.00 registration fee and will be charged a $100.00 termination fee.


(G) If a school is permanently closed and no longer offering instruction after a student has enrolled, the student shall be entitled to a refund.


(H) If a course is canceled subsequent to a student's enrollment, and before instruction in the course has begun the school shall at its option: provide a full refund of all monies paid; or provide completion of the course.


If the student is receiving Title IV Funds and training has begun when the course is canceled the school shall calculate a Return of Title IV using R2T4 Refund Policy. All other refunds will be calculated using the Institution Schedule (NACCAS).SAMPLE REFUND CALCULATIONS & DISTRIBUTIONS are printed in the schools CONSUMERS INFORMATION BOOKLET distributed to all students.

Financial Aid is available to qualified applicants. TITLE IV Funds consists of grants and loans. A separate pamphlet entitled CONSUMER BOOKLET AND FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION is available upon request from the school manager.


When you apply for student aid please use school code : 013218

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Outcome Rates

To help assist you in making a choice of whether or not to enroll, we want to give you the latest information we have available for Completion, Licensure & Employment Rates. According to the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Science, our Rates for the 2022 Annual Report were:

  • GRADUATION RATE: 54%
  • PLACEMENT RATE: 70%
  • LICENSURE RATE: 100%

To learn more, please contact our team at (989) 772-2339 today!

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