Merrell University

INSTRUCTOR TRAINING
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
Prior to enrollment, all applicants must visit the school for a personal tour of the facilities and
have a personal interview with the Director of Admissions. New classes commence every other
Wednesday and applicants should apply as far in advance of the starting date as possible.
To be considered for enrollment an applicant must:
1. Be at least 17 years of age, if applicant is under 18 years of age, then written approval of
parents is necessary;
2. Provide a copy of a high school diploma or General Education Development (GED)
certificate;
3. Provide a copy of a birth certificate, driver’s license, or State ID;
4. Have a personal interview that indicates the applicant meets minimum requirements as to
age, physical, mental, and emotional well-being, and also establishes not only a definite
interest in a professional career in Cosmetology, but the ability to perform all duties for
individual course; and
5. Be of good moral character, free from any contagious disease, and not dependant on any
illicit drugs or alcohol.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Merrell University does not participate in the Ability to Benefit Program.
The University offers a complete course in instructor training. The content of the course is
taught over a period of five months (approximately 20 weeks), 30 hours per week. The course is
a full-time program for a minimum of 600 clock hours. Upon completion of the course, the
student will have acquired the professional skills necessary for effective teaching including,
classroom management, lesson preparation, understanding the psychology of learning, student
evaluation, and the ability to manage a cosmetology school.
INSTRUCTION
During the student instructional period, the student will commence by observing the instructor,
preparing lesson plans and implement their knowledge as a student teacher. In addition to
classroom instruction, the student will have classes in theories of instruction and supervision of a
clinic laboratory. Daily class instruction commences 8:30 AM and terminates at 4:30PM with
30 minutes for lunch. Classes are held Wednesday through Saturday.
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