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.
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
** 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/ workbook
- Paul Mitchell curling wand
- Paul Mitchell flat iron
- Paul Mitchell blow dryer
- Paul Mitchell color apron
- Paul Mitchell paddle brush
- Paul Mitchell color brushes
- Paul Mitchell 3 round brushes
- 3 practice long-haired mannequins with clamp
- (1 @ start date, 1 @ 750 hours, 1 @ 1200 hours)
- Makeup kit @ 750 hours
- Tint brush and bowl
- 1 Male mannequin
- 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
- Vinyl gloves
- 1 Wet to Dry Brush
- Manicure and pedicure kit (that includes)
- Files
- Cuticle pusher
- Scissors
- Tweezers
- Nippers
- Orangewood stick
- 2 specialty files
- Marcel iron
- 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 600 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
** Key: Th = Hours in theory, Pr = Hours in practice, Tot = Total Hours, MPA'S = Minimum practical applications
MANICURE COURSE EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES
- OPI Professional Nail 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
- State Board Acrylic Kit
- *Sculpture nail kit
- Primer
- Liquid
- Powder pink
- Powder white
- Glue
- Nail tips
- File
- Acrylic brush
- OPI pedicure kit
- UV Curing Lamp
- 2 Practice Hands
- E-File
- Nail Dust Collector
- Professional Hard Gel 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 600-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
** 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 reenrolled 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 600-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 600 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.
TUITION AND FEES, PAYMENTS PLANS
- 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.
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.
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
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!
Contact Information
Phone: (989) 772-2339
Email: Brenda4715@hotmail.com
Address:
201 W Broadway Mount Pleasant, Michigan 48858
Business Hours
- Mon - Fri
- -
- Saturday
- -
- Sunday
- Closed
We Also Accept: OAC