Hours		Age/Education
Cosmetology	1500	17/9th grade
Manicuring	400	17/9th grade
Esthetics	400	17/9th grade
Electrology	400	18/9th grade
Natural Hair Culturist	400	17/9th grade
Cosmetology Instructor	500	high school diploma
Electrology Instructor	300	high school diploma
Limited Instructor	300	high school diploma

Schools are required to teach the curriculum presented in Article 12 and in Administrative Rules R 338.2161 - 338.2169. The student will choose a course of study meeting the general requirements. Completion of the program at mandated levels for hours and completion of examinations at a 75% passing rate qualifies a student to take the state board qualifying exam in cosmetology or one of the specialized sub-disciplines.

Upon successful completion of a course of study at a licensed school, the graduate is provided with an examination application which must be completed and sent to the examination vendor.