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Educator Training Program

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification

Method of Delivery

In Person

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Cosmetology, Barber/Styling, and Nail Instructor. 120413

Description

1. Course Objective:


To educate to a degree of competence that will enable one to teach and supervise Cosmetologists. The forward movement in cosmetology education becomes possible only through proper teaching methods. The influence of the competent Educator extends through school and far into the professional services performed in the salon.
DESCRIPTION
The Educator Training Course consists of 350 hours of instruction and practical experience with emphasis on classroom teaching techniques and experience. Throughout the learners’ education, they will be exposed to theory audio/visual lectures, demonstrations and practical hands-on experience. Each subject area is covered in-depth and taught using the most up-to-date methods available. The Educator Training Course will prepare the Future Educators in organization, usage and presentation of materials, the development of a positive teaching personality, the desire for further education and complete mastery of the subject matter. In addition to basic teaching skills, the Educator Training Student will, practice teaching situations in actual classroom experience, develop in Students the habit of following orderly procedures and application of good workmanship. Special emphasis is placed on sanitation and safety rules, building good grooming habits, personality and character in Students, as well as developing wholesome attitudes toward the public.
Competencies to be achieved
At the completion of the 350 Hour Educator Training Course, the Educator in Training will be able to successfully:
1. Pass the State Board examination requirements.
2. Obtain employment as an educator in a public or private school structure.


2. Total Cost of Program: 


Application Fee: $25.00
Registration Fee: $100.00
Tuition: $4,167.41
Student Supplies: $499.00
Sales Tax: $43.41
Licensure: 
Written Examination $100.00
Practical Examination $ 77.00
Instructor License: $66.00


3. Required Books


Milady Master Educator Exam Review EEG042
Milady Mast Educator Student Course Book EEG041


4. Supplies:


Empire Student Teacher Apron (Empire Schools) EEG065
CLIC Tiffany Mannequin Head EEG965


5. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification


Name: Amber Marchiano
Email: AMarchiano@empire.edu
Phone Number: 570-429-4321 x 2754


6. Direct Website Link to the program


https://www.empire.edu


7. Additional Information: 


ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Empire Beauty School is committed to equal educational opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions), race, religion, color, ethnic origin, national origin, veteran or military status, physical or mental disability, age, predisposing genetic characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law in admissions, career services, or any other activities.
A Student must meet the state minimum age requirement to enter school (if applicable) and must submit the following:
• A copy of valid state or federal issued photo identification
• A copy of high school diploma or its equivalent, such as a copy of GED certificate or copy of transcript showing high school completion; proof of attainment of an Associate’s degree or higher by providing a copy of a college transcript showing college completion or college degree
Empire Beauty School does not offer Ability to Benefit. Foreign diplomas must be translated to English and evaluated from a recognized agency such as World Educational Services (WES), Globe Language Services, or Josef Silny and Associates to indicate that it is equivalent to a US high school diploma
– A copy of Home Schooling Credentials to include:
Diploma/transcript signed by parent
Copy of Affidavit of Intent to Homeschool from parent
• A Career Planning interview
• The required fee(s)
• A Complete Enrollment Package
• Students applying for the Educator Training program must meet state enrollment requirements:
– Current Cosmetologist License or Esthetics License plus 1-year practice as a Cosmetologist or Esthetician


A person is entitled to receive a license to teach cosmetology, aesthetics, nail technology or hairstyling in a school if the person does all of the following:
1. Submits to the board an application for an instructor license on a form prescribed by the board.
2. Either:
(a) Holds a diploma from a high school or its equivalent as prescribed by the board in its rules and submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least sixteen years of age.
(b) Submits to the board satisfactory evidence that the person is at least eighteen years of age.
3. Is a licensed cosmetologist, aesthetician, nail technician or hairstylist, is applying for an instructor license to teach a subject in which the person is licensed and has practiced for at least one year in the profession for which the person is applying for an instructor license and has received the following hours of instructor training:
(a) For a cosmetologist instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
(b) For an aesthetics instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
(c) For a nail technician instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
(d) For a hairstylist instructor, three hundred fifty hours.
4. Passes the examination for an instructor license.
5. Pays the prescribed fees


8. Credentials: 


Industry Recognized:
Employer Connections: Strong links with numerous salons, including the Regis family of brands, facilitate job placement for graduates.
Marketable Skills: Graduates are trained to be technically competent and possess the professional attitudes employers seek for immediate entry-level roles.
Reputation: As a long-standing institution (since 1934), Empire Beauty School has built a recognized presence in the beauty industry. 
Every Empire Beauty School is held to high standards. We are licensed in each state we call home, and maintain NACCAS (National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences) accreditation. This means that we uphold our reputation for excelling at educational performance and maintaining the quality of your education at all of our schools
Stackable: yes
Program Variety: You can pursue related fields like Esthetics or Nail Technology to add certifications to your cosmetology license.
Business Training: The curriculum includes developing marketing and communication skills to build your own business.
Brand Exposure: Work with various professional beauty brands, expanding your knowledge. 
Portable: yes
While the education is valuable everywhere, transferring your license to another state often involves satisfying reciprocity requirements (e.g., hours, different exams). 
Accredited Curriculum: yes
ACCREDITED BY
National Accrediting Commission
of Career Arts & Sciences
3015 Colvin Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 600-7600
www.naccas.org


9. Job Placement 


Empire Beauty School offers career placement assistance to its graduates, including lifetime job placement support and access to their specialized job board, BeautyCareer.com. The school connects students with employers through partnerships with major salon chains like Regis Corporation.
    Lifetime Career Support: Graduates can return to their local campus for assistance in finding employment at any point in their career.
    BeautyCareer.com: A dedicated website for students and alumni to build portfolios, create resumes, and apply for industry positions.
    Industry Partnerships: Empire works with employers to provide job opportunities, notably with the Regis Corporation, which operates salons like MasterCuts and Supercuts.
    Support Services: The curriculum includes career training, such as networking and resume building, while students work in a salon environment.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

10

Hours

350

Entrance Requirements

Course(s)

School

Empire Beauty School/EEG, Inc. 5

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Curriculum Competency Based

Yes

Training Location(s)

3030 E. Speedway Blvd, Tuscon, AZ

Local WIB

6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima

Type of Attainment:

Certification or License;

Name of Credential

Cosmetology Student Instructor Certificate

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

Pell Grant, Subsidized Loans, Unsubsidized loans

Refund Policy

same or stricter than the state refund policy

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - NACCAS and AZ State Board of Cosmetology

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$4,167.41

Other Fees

$25.00 Application Fee

Out-of-State/District Tuition

$4,167.41

Registration Fee

$100.00

Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)

$542.41

Total In-State Program Cost

$4,834.82

Total Out-of-State Program Cost

$4,834.82

Demand Occupation(s)

25-2032.00Career/Technical Education Teachers, Secondary School
$25.90 per hour
Required Certification: Cosmetology Instructor's License

Provider Status

Approved

Address

3030 E Speedway Blvd, Tucson, Arizona 85716

Phone Number

(520) 327-6544

Fax Number

(520) 327-1586

Last Updated

Mar 23, 2026

Created

Feb 16, 2012

Renewal

Nov 21, 2026

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