Instructor is a Certificate program offered by Bennett Career Institute in Washington, DC. The program takes 8.5 months (full-time) to complete, with a total tuition of $7,550.
Program Overview
The Instructor program is a 1000 clock hour program of study designed to perfect what the student learned in the Cosmetology or Barber Styling program. Additionally, the student will receive information and training on educational techniques, curriculum development, and proficiency in practical skills. Classroom management skills will be taught and the student will receive information on the use of instructional aids. The student will also receive training in advertising, merchandising, and on recordkeeping techniques. To qualify for the Instructor Course, the student must have completed 1500 clock hours of Cosmetology or Barber Styling training and have worked as a licensed operator for at least six (6) months.
Upon completion of the Instructor program, the student will be prepared to pass the District of Columbia State Board Examination for a Cosmetology Instructor License or a Barber Instructor License. Further, the student will be equipped to work in all phases of the Cosmetology and Barber Styling industry.
Admission Requirements & Process
Admissions Policies
Bennett Career Institute (BCI) seeks students who demonstrate a sincere interest in the school and a genuine desire for training in the curriculums taught for the purpose of becoming better qualified for gainful employment.
Applications for enrollment and other inquiries must be submitted to Bennett Career Institute, 700 Monroe Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20017. Students and parents are encouraged to visit the school for a tour prior to making an application. If a visit is not possible, a telephone interview may prove beneficial.
BCI has an open enrollment policy, which means that a student may enroll at any time throughout the year. BCI also offers day and evening classes to meet the needs of both full-time and part-time students.
Applicants may be accepted only after all the enrollment requirements have been met and the interview process has been completed. Acceptance into the programs is not guaranteed however, applicants will be notified in person, in writing or by telephone of their acceptance or denial in the program within 3 to 5 days after the enrollment process has been completed.
Admissions/Enrollment Requirements
To apply at BCI, a student must:
- Be 17 years of age or older,
- Have a valid high school diploma or its equivalent (GED),
- Complete an enrollment application.
*High school diploma or its equivalent (GED) is not required for Makeup Artistry Course.
Admissions/Enrollment Procedures
A student must bring the following to the scheduled enrollment interview:
- An official High School Diploma or GED certificate,
- Two forms of identification (one must be a valid government/state photo id and a birth certificate or social security card),
- Proof of income (if applicable),
- *$25 Application Fee.
*The Application Fee is a separate charge and is not included in the cost of tuition.
School Information
Location
Accreditation & Approvals
Bennett Career Institute is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), Inc., 3015 Colvin Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone number 703-600-7600. Programs accredited by this national association include Cosmetology, Barber Styling, Instructor Manager, Esthetics, Manicuring 1 and Braiding.
Bennett Career Institute is approved to operate and is licensed by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent and the Higher Education Licensure Commission to teach Cosmetology, Barber Styling, Instructor, Manager, Manicuring 1, Esthetics, Make-up Artistry and Braiding. The Education Licensure Commission is located at 1050 1st Street, NE, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20002, telephone number 202-727-6436.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.Apply Now
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Program Schedule
1000 clock hours. Start dates: Full-time – Tuesday; Part-time Day – Tuesday; Part-time Evening – Wednesday.
Satisfactory Academic Progress evaluation periods (Instructor): 1st – 450 clock hours and 15 weeks; 2nd – 900 clock hours and 30 weeks; 3rd – 1000 clock hours and 34 weeks.
Maximum time frame: 1500 clock hours (150% of scheduled time), or 13 months for full-time students, plus any approved leave of absence. Report cards and advising are provided at 450 and 900 actual clock hours.
Curriculum
Hours are shown as Hours (Online).
- The Professional Educator — 10 (Online 02)
- Study & Testing Skills — 15 (Online 02)
- Learner Characteristics and Learning Principles — 20 (Online 03)
- Methods of Teaching & Learning — 10 (Online 03)
- Program Development and Lesson Planning — 20 (Online 10)
- Educational Aids & Technology — 10 (Online 05)
- Communicating Confidently — 10 (Online 05)
- Effective Presentation — 15 (Online 05)
- Classroom Management & Supervision — 10 (Online 03)
- Challenges of Learning — 06 (Online 03)
- Assessing Progress & Advising Students — 06 (Online 02)
- Success Strategies for Students — 05 (Online 02)
- The Student Salon — 05 (Online 02)
- Learning is a Laughing Matter — 04 (Online 03)
- Student Retention — 06 (Online 02)
- Teams at Work — 08 (Online 02)
- Employment Preparation & Business Fundamentals — 10 (Online 05)
- Evaluating Professional Performance — 10 (Online 03)
- Applicable D.C. Law — 10 (Online 03)
- Practical Work (Classroom & Clinic Instruction) — 460 (Online 35)
- Assignments, Projects, Videos & Field Trips — 00 (Online 150)
- TOTAL — 1000 (Online 250)
Cost of Attendance & Financial Aid
Title IV funding is available for this program.
Educational Books Required: Milady Professional Educator, 4th Edition.
- Printed Textbook – ISBN-13: 9781337786836
- Printed Exam Review Book – ISBN-13: 9781337786874
- CIMA Digital Platform (2 year Access) – ISBN-13: 9781337786867
- Program Textbook – (see ISBN# for Cos, Bar, Instr, Esth, or Braiding)
Bennett Career Institute partners with the Department of Human Services, Department of Employment Services, Vocational Rehabilitation Services, and Child and Family Services to support students who qualify for funding under these District of Columbia programs.
Students enrolled in the Cosmetology, Barber-Styling, Instructor, Manager, and Esthetics programs may also qualify for U.S. Department of Education Title IV funding. Please note that Makeup Artistry and Braiding programs are self-pay only.
BCI welcomes all students into its training programs and offers flexible payment plans. Accepted methods of payment include cash, check, credit card, and money order.
Total program tuition is $7,550 (tuition only; any fees billed separately).
Career Outcomes
BCI does not guarantee employment or salary to its students upon graduation. However, Bennett Career Institute will provide placement assistance upon request, which will consist of identifying employment opportunities and advising its graduates on appropriate means of attempting to realize these opportunities. To accomplish employment assistance, Bennett Career Institute maintains continuous contact with the Cosmetology and Barber Styling industry.
The school maintains job placement resources including employer partnerships, job boards, social media postings, and a job opportunity book to assist graduates in obtaining employment.
What to Expect as a Bennett Career Institute Student
Bennett Career Institute is housed in a well maintained, air-conditioned building with over 28,000 square feet of luxurious space. Bennett Career Institute has several spacious classrooms, a library, lockers and locker rooms, and elegant senior cosmetology and barber styling clinics where hair, skin and nail services are performed by qualified supervised students. BCI's students study from current learning materials and work with modern equipment. Further, there is limited parking available just outside the doors of BCI and the Brookland Metro Station (Red Line) is only a half block away. Additionally, a security monitoring system is in operation 24 hours per day, seven days per week. The student/teacher ratio at Bennett Career Institute is 30:1.
In addition to fulfilling District of Columbia requirements, Bennett Career Institute's students are required to participate in classroom lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations, practice on other students, and competitions between each other. Bennett Career Institute also hosts annual cap and gown graduation ceremonies for its students.
School Information
Location
Accreditation & Approvals
Bennett Career Institute is accredited by the National Accrediting Commission of Career Arts and Sciences (NACCAS), Inc., 3015 Colvin Street, Alexandria, Virginia 22314, telephone number 703-600-7600. Programs accredited by this national association include Cosmetology, Barber Styling, Instructor Manager, Esthetics, Manicuring 1 and Braiding.
Bennett Career Institute is approved to operate and is licensed by the District of Columbia Office of the State Superintendent and the Higher Education Licensure Commission to teach Cosmetology, Barber Styling, Instructor, Manager, Manicuring 1, Esthetics, Make-up Artistry and Braiding. The Education Licensure Commission is located at 1050 1st Street, NE, 5th Floor, Washington, D.C. 20002, telephone number 202-727-6436.