The instructional program of Paul Mitchell The School Boise meets or exceeds the state requirements.
| Subject | Theory Minimum Requirements | Practical Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Theory | 90 | |
| 2. Study Skills | 3 | |
| 3. History of Barbering | 4 | |
4. Men's and Women's Hair Cutting
|
50 | 90 |
| 5. Arranging and dressing of the hair to include blow dry and curling iron | 50 | 90 |
| 6. Shampoo, Hair and Scalp Treatment | 5 | 90 |
| 7. Shaving preparation and performance, shaves and facial/massage | 30 | 65 |
| 8. Sanitaton chemistry relating to sterilization & antiseptics | 5 | 10 |
| 9. Idaho laws and rules governing the practice of barbering | 15 | |
| 10. Bacteriology and Electricity | 12 | |
| 11. History of the hair, skin nails, muscles & nerves | 25 | |
| 12. Anatomy & physiology - Structure of the head, face & neck | 6 | |
| 13. Diseases of the skin, hair, glands & nails | 10 | |
| 14. Men's hair replacement | 10 | |
| 15. Massaging & manipulation of the upper body | 25 | |
| 16. State Board Preparation | 35 | 10 |
| 17. Barbershop management | 8 | |
| 18. Professional image, conduct, and client communication | 12 | 75 |
| 19. Unassigned | 20 | 55 |
| Total | 415 | 485 |
| TOTAL CLOCK HOURS | 900 | |
The institution offers employment assistance to help graduates’ efforts to secure education-related employment that includes, but is not limited to training in professionalism, resume’ development, job interview preparation and job search skills.