Cosmetology Instructor Training Program

Hands-On Cosmetology Instructor Training Program

The Cosmetology Instructor Training Program at Delta Technical College (DTC) will teach you a variety of techniques and principles that you will rely on throughout your teaching career, including:

Teaching Methodology | Learning Strategies | Professional Development

In addition to learning classroom theory, each student in the Cosmetology Instructor Training Program will observe and assist experienced licensed instructors in both the classroom and The Salon. You will also receive assistance preparing for the state practical and written licensing examinations required by The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology to become a licensed cosmetology instructor.

Start the path to your new career as an educator with the Cosmetology Instructor Training Program at DTC!

Training Classes

• Theory Observation
• Skill Observation
• The Professional Teacher
• Student Motivation and Learning
• Methods, Management, and Materials
• Testing and Evaluation
• Cosmetology Law, Rules, and Regulations

More Enrollment Information

• Must be 21 years of age or turning 21 prior to your graduation date.
• Completion of the MS Board of Cosmetology Student Enrollment Form is required at time of application.
• Students must meet with the Director of Cosmetology prior to admittance into the program.
• Students must have an active cosmetology license in the state of Mississippi.
• The Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology will require proof of 6 college credits in Board approved classes prior to sitting for the instructor exam.
• Not all programs and courses are available at all campuses.

Is Becoming a Cosmetology Instructor Right for You?

Cosmetology instructors from the Cosmetology School at Delta Technical College share career insights.

“The most rewarding part of my career is being able to inspire students through my own story and experiences and to help them gain a place in the industry that I am so proud to be a part of. Education takes passion and heart! Educators have to continuously invest in their professional growth. Seeing my students set a goal and succeed is the most rewarding part of what I do!”
– Demitria Pullin, Director of Cosmetology Program

“I grew so much as a stylist because you learn so much being out in the field. What I like most about being an educator is being able to help others learn how to make people feel beautiful about themselves.”
– Shelbie Gilbert, Cosmetology Instructor

“The thing I like most about being an educator is being able to change lives by inspiring, encouraging, and motivating students to reach their goals. Just remember you are influencer, it’s our job to inspire.”
– Chasity Langston, Cosmetology Instructor & Placement Coordinator

Cosmetology Instructor Training — Prepare for a Career in Teaching

The cosmetology teacher training at Delta Technical College gives you supervised teaching practice in a real educational setting – The School of Cosmetology at Delta Technical College. This training provides the opportunity for you to apply the practices and theories you learn in both a classroom and a student salon setting.

The cosmetology instructor training prepares you to become a knowledgeable, well-rounded professional educator – and to inspire future generations of cosmetologists to pursue a career in the beauty industry.

Cosmetology instructor training at DTC includes the following subjects:

• Educational Psychology
• Learning Philosophy
• Lesson Planning and Curriculum
• Classroom Management
• Instructional Methods
• Assessment Methods

• The Art of Teaching
• Core Life Sciences
• Business Methods
• Theory Related to Technical Skills
• Supervised Classroom/Clinic Teaching
• Mindful Teaching