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Student Instructor Program

Are you a passionate stylist who loves teaching others? If so, our programs in Instructor Training may be the perfect opportunity for you. As an instructor and a professional, you’ll be responsible for shaping the future of the beauty world and guiding emerging artists. Our areas of emphasis include how to teach theory, evaluate student performance and examinations, prepare students to pass licensure state board examinations where needed, and much more.

TEACHING IN OUR PROGRAM

Our Teachers—we call them Learning Leaders—are experienced professionals who guide our students through three levels—CORE, ADAPTIVE, and CREATIVE—while they hone their skills and develop their unique artistic vision. Learning Leaders are the heart of our program, responsible for helping students build a core foundation of knowledge and ultimately master more advanced techniques. They are more than teachers—they are dedicated mentors who work hard to prepare their students for the professional world outside the classroom doors.

STUDENT KIT

One of the most exciting days for our Future Professionals is the day they get to unwrap their very own professional kit. It’s packed with all the essentials—hot styling tools, mannequin heads, scissors and clips, and much more—so you’re ready to succeed in school and launch your dream career.

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Student Instructor

Student Instructor
HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

School Supplies, Kit, and Tuition Costs

Columbia Campus

TUITION — Student Instructor
Tuition $5,500.00
Application Fee (non-refundable) 25.00
Registration Fee (non-refundable) 75.00
Textbook (non-refundable) 200.00
Digital Kit (non-refundable) 415.00
Sales tax (non-refundable) 43.05
TOTAL COSTS $6,258.05
HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

School Required Hours

 

Commitment to Complete Program: 750 hours

When can I get started?

Ready to get started? Here are our upcoming start dates for this program:

 

Please check back later for class start dates.

Student educational materials

Students are required to have a technical kit for their respective program. Students may have their existing kit evaluated to meet the requirements or purchase a kit from Paul Mitchell The School Columbia.

 

Required textbooks

1 Milady’s Master Educator Student Course Book, 3rd Edition ISBN-13: 9781305414150, $200.00

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Funding Your Education

Curious about your future as a cosmetology instructor? There are a wide variety of financial aid options out there—and we’re here to help you find them. Get information about tuition, financial aid, scholarships, and more from our helpful Columbia Financial Aid Leader.

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
ADDRESS

1008 meeting st. , west columbia, SC 29169

PROGRAMS OFFERED

Barbering Programs, Cosmetology Programs, Esthetics Programs, Instructor Programs, Nail Programs

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia
FAFSA CODE

E02123

ADDRESS

1008 Meeting St.,
West Columbia, SC 29169

Phone

803-772-2232

ENTITY NAME

PMSC COLUMBIA LLC, dba Paul Mitchell The School Columbia

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Paul Mitchell The School Columbia is nationally accredited by National Accrediting Commissions of Career Arts & Sciences, Inc (NACCAS). The National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS) is recognized by the United States Department of Education as a national accrediting agency for postsecondary schools and departments of cosmetology arts and sciences, and massage therapy, including those offered via Distance Education.

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