For Program Information please contact:
Wilkerson, Asbery II,
Chair,
Room 1123
Atlanta Technical College
1560 Metropolitan Parkway
Atlanta GA 30310
404.225.4586.

awilkers@atlantatech.edu


Cosmetology - DIPLOMA

The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for COSeers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, reten¬tion, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail COSe, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
ATC’s Career Placement Office is available to assist students in finding employment in their occupational fields. Location: Cleveland Dennard Building, Suite 128

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Official high school or GED transcript is required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, Language, and Math
* Transfer of previous post secondary credits will be determined by the registrar.
Student Performance/Graduation Requirements: Students must maintain a 2.0 grade point average and complete all required courses to graduate.

CORE COURSES
Curriculum
Essential General Core Courses
1. Courses  
Credits
ENG 101 English
5
MAT 100 Basic Mathematics
5
EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Total
13
2. Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
COS 100 Introduction to Cosmetology Theory
5
COS 101 Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing
4
COS 103 Introduction to Skin, Scalp, and Hair
3
COS 105 Introduction to Shampooing and Styling
4
COS 106 Introduction to Hair Cutting
3
Total
21
3. Essential Specific Occupational Courses
COS 108 Permanent Waving and Relaxing
3
COS 109 Hair Color
6
COS 110 Skin, Scalp, and Hair
3
COS 111 Styling
3
COS 113 Practicum I
5
COS 114 Practicum II
8
COS 115 Practicum / Internship I
5
COS 116 Practicum / Internship II
5
COS 117 Salon / Shop Management
4
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
Total
48
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
82
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
5
  Estimated Program Cost
$4,696