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.
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COURSE OUTLINE Curriculum |
| General Core Courses |
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13 |
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Area I -
English/Humanities/Fine Arts |
| Courses |
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Credits |
| ENG 1010 |
Fundamentals of English I |
5 |
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Area II - Social/Behavioral
Sciences |
| EMP 1000 |
Interpersonal Relations and
Professional Development |
3 |
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Area III - Natural
Sciences/Mathematics |
| MAT 1012 |
General Mathematics |
5 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Minimum Quarter-hour Credits Required
for Graduation |
82 |
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Minimum Program Length in Quarters |
5 |
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Estimated Program Cost |
$5,434 |
For Program Academic Advisement Sheet Click here
Licensing Agency: Georgia State Board of Cosmetology
237 Coliseum Dr.
Macon, GA 31217-3858
(478) 207-1430
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