Douglas J schools are different than other cosmetology schools. It’s just true! Our curriculum is different, the products we use are different and our culture is different! When you walk into an Douglas J school, it will be a different experience than you’ve had at other schools. What does that mean for your educational timeline?
The answer is: it really depends on the state you’re attending school in. The Douglas J Institutes meet ALL state requirements for training and education in each state that our campuses are located.
The State of Cosmetology
The required amount of time in training to be eligible for a cosmetology license is determined by state. Each state has its own governing body that determines how much time you need to spend in school. Each state-approved school must meet the required amount of hours in order to offer a cosmetology program.
Michigan State Cosmetology Hours
According to the Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs, the state of Michigan requires licensees to complete 1,500 hours of training in an approved cosmetology school. If you don’t complete the hours as outlined, you are not eligible for licensure. To read more about licensure eligibility, check out their handy guide.
Illinois State Cosmetology Hours
The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation declares that 1,500 hours of training are required in a state-approved school. To find out more about the requirements for licensure, use their resource.
Tennessee State Cosmetology Hours
In the state of Tennessee, the Cosmetology and Barber Examiners are a branch of the Department of Commerce & Insurance. This state also requires 1,500 hours of cosmetology curriculum to be completed in order to be eligible for a license. Click here to learn more about the requirements and the process for getting licensed.
Schedules
So you must have completed a certain number of training hours in order to be eligible to get licensed, but how long will those hours take to complete? We’ve got your answer for that, too!
It varies by school and by program schedule. Here’s what you should know about our programs and their estimated completion time.
Michigan
Day Program
Students who attend our Michigan campuses have the option to complete our program in a daytime schedule. You can complete this program in as little as 43 weeks!
Evening Program
If you’re more of a night owl, have other obligations or are pursuing other passions at the same time, we also offer a nighttime schedule to our Michigan students. You can complete this program with this schedule in as little as 60 weeks!
Tennessee
Day Program
Our Knoxville, TN campus offers the program in a daytime schedule. Which means you can complete the program in as little as
Complete Your Hours at a Douglas J Institute!
As we stated above, all of our cosmetology programs meet the states’ required training hours. If you’re interested in completing your training with an DJ school in Michigan or Tennessee, contact us! We’re here to help future cosmetologists start on the path toward a successful education!
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