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

awilkerson@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.

ADMISSIONS REQUIREMENTS
* Must be 16 years of age
* Completion of high school diploma or GED and submission of official transcript required to apply
* Achievement of minimum program admission scores in Reading, English, 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.

COURSE OUTLINE
Curriculum
General Core Courses  
13
Area I - English/Humanities/Fine Arts
Courses  
Credits
ENG 1010 Fundamentals of English I
5
Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences
EMP 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
3
Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics
MAT 1012 General Mathematics
5
   
 
  Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses
21
COS 100 Introduction to Cosmetology Theory
5
COS 101 Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing
4
COS 103 Basic Creative Treatment of Hair, Scalp and Skin
3
COS 105 Introduction to Shampooing and Styling
4
COS 106 Introduction to Haircutting
3
COS 107 Advanced Haircutting
2
   
 
 Essential Specific Technical Courses
48
COS 108 Permanent Waving and Relaxing
3
COS 109 Hair Color
6
COS 110 Skin, Scalp, and Hair
3
COS 111 Styling
3
COS 112 Manicuring and Pedicuring
3
COS 113 Practicum I
5
COS 114 Practicum II
8
COS 115 Practicum III
5
COS 116 Practicum IV
5
COS 117 Salon / Shop Management
4
SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers
3
   
 
  Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required for Graduation
82
  Minimum Program Length in Quarters
5
  Estimated Program Cost
$5,434


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Licensing Agency:
Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858
(478) 207-1430