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What Is Cosmetology?

According to the dictionary, cosmetology is the study of the art of applying cosmetics. It is also the study of how to help enhance one's natural beauty. A person can enhance his or her beauty not only knowing how to take care of the face and hair, but also by being concerned with posture and personality. In brief, a cosmetologist is a person who has studied the art of enhancing a person's natural beauty.

Our Teaching Method
Level 1 - Introductory work in skills and theory covering:

Unit (A) Basic training in styling, haircutting and permanents
Unit (B) Basic training in all chemical applications
Unit (C) Basic background in anatomy, physiology, chemistry, sterilization, etc...

Level 2 - Students begin to work with live models in the clinic area under instructor supervision. Time is devoted to teaching specialized activities.

Level 3 - Additional clinic work under instructor supervision and advanced work in hair shaping, styling, salon management, and related material.

The length of the Cosmetology course is mandated by state law and consists of 1500 clock hours of in-school training. This is required by the Indiana Board of Cosmetology.

Beauty Culturist (Cosmetologist) - Course Hours

Course	Course Hours
Haircutting Sanitation Law Salesmanship Management Manicuring & Pedicures Hair Removal Anatomy & Physiology Skin Hair	250 40 10 10 10 45 15 5 5 5

Course	Course Hours
Electricity Chemistry Shampooing Scalp Treatment Facials & Makeup Hair Coloring Permanent Waving Hairstyling Discretionary Hours	5 10 35 35 55 100 370 280 215

Total Theory & Demo Hours - 1500
Total Curriculum - 1500

Class Schedules For Cosmetology

40 Hours Per Week Program: 9 Months
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 5 pm 
 
30 Hours Per Week Program: 12 Months
Tuesday - Saturday  8:30am - 3:00pm 
 
25 Hours Per Week Program: 14 Months
Tuesday - Saturday 8:30am - 1:30pm
The 25 hour schedule will be available to students after they have completed phases I and II of the program
 
20 Hours Per Week  Night Program: 18 Months
Kokomo:      Mon. - Fri. 4:30pm - 8:30pm
Ft. Wayne:   Mon. - Fri. 5:00pm - 9:00pm
 
* The fee for our student kit, books, and mannequin is non-refundable after they have been issued to the student.

An extra fee will be charged to all Cosmetology students who fail to complete their 1500 hours of training within the allotted contract dates. This charge will be applied only after the contract ending date. An administration fee of $150.00 will be charged to any student who discontinues prior to graduation with the exception of extenuating circumstances.

What is Esthetics

Esthetics is a branch of philosophy dealing with the nature of beauty, art, and taste and with the creation and appreciation of beauty. A person can enhance his or her beauty by not only knowing how to take care of the face and hair, but also by being concerned with posture and beauty.

Description of Course:  The Esthetics course offered by Rudae’s School of Beauty Culture consists of 900 hours of training designed to prepare the student for an entry level position as an esthetician.  Rudae’s makes sure all students have the comprehensive training that will qualify them to pass the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology examination.  This curriculum is approved by the Indiana State Board of Cosmetology Examiners in order to provide the esthetics industry with qualified graduates.

Course	Course Hours
Chemistry of Skin Physiology & Dermatology Bacteriology, Sterilization & Sanitation Introduction & Operation to Skin Care Machinery  Advanced Machines Introduction to skin care Skin care Makeup Eyebrows & Eyelashes	40 90   35     90       55 155 50 40

Course	Course Hours
Hair removal (superfluous hair)      Tweezing, waxing, &      Depilatories Safety precautions Professional and personality development Management Salesmanship, marketing and retailing State statute and rules Discretionary Hours	40       20 20   25 45   10 45

Total Curriculum - 900

Class Schedules For Esthetics

30 Hours Per Week Program: 8 Months
Tuesday - Saturday 9:00am - 3:30pm 
 
25 Hours Per Week Program: 9 Months
Tuesday - Saturday  9:00am - 2:00pm 

Payment Plans For Esthetics

• Payment Plan A: Pay total amount within 90 days. 
• Payment Plan B: Student Loans; and or VA benefits to cover cost of tuition.
• Payment Plan C: Monthly/Weekly payments 
• Payment Plan D: Combination of monthly/weekly payments and financial aid.

This is a basic course consisting of a minimum of 450 clock hours of training as required by the Indiana Board of Cosmetology. It includes the following minimum curriculum. A student who completes this course and successfully passes a state board examination will be prepared to enter into the salon as a manicurist or nail technician.  

Course	Course Hours
Discretionary Salesmanship Sanitation Anatomy & Disorders Laws	35 15 40 25 10

Course	Course Hours
Nail Techniques Manicuring Pedicuring Chemistry Electric File	200 60 35 10 20

Total Curriculum - 450

Program Costs:
Please Call for Tuition and Fees

Fort Wayne School: 800.878.9744 - Kokomo School: 800.466.9744

Due to the length of the Nail program, it does not quailfy for Financial Aid. Payment arrangements are made with the school.
* The fee for our student kit, books, and mannequin is non-refundable after they have been issued to the student.

An extra fee will be charged to all Cosmetology students who fail to complete their 450 hours of training within the allotted contract dates. This charge will be applied only after the contract ending date. An administration fee of $150.00 will be charged to any student who discontinues prior to graduation.

Payment Plans For Cosmetology

• Payment Plan A: Pay total amount within 90 days.
• Payment Plan B: Student Loans; VA benefits to cover entire tuition total.
• Payment Plan C: Monthly/Weekly payments
• Payment Plan D: Combination of monthly/weekly payments and financial aid.

40 Hour Per Week Program:
Students will attend classes from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Students attending this schedule should complete their training in approximately 12 weeks.

30 Hour Per Week Program:
Students will attend classes from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Students attending this schedule should complete their training in approximately 15 weeks.

25 Hour Per Week Program:
Students will attend classes from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday. Students attending this schedule should complete their training in approximately 18 weeks. This program will be available to students after they have completed phases I and II of the program.

Please call for Class schedules, Cost & Class start times:
Fort Wayne campus    800.878.9744    Or email us at janellebanks@rudaes.com
Kokomo campus         800.466.9744    Or email us at nikkipinkerton@rudaes.com

.:  Starting Classes Every 5 Weeks

.:  Day or Night Classes Available

.:  Financial Aid Available to All Who Qualify