Student Catalog and Handbook 2023-2024

Cosmetology Diploma (CO12)

The Cosmetology diploma program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, 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 Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers.

NOTE:

In compliance with GA Code §43-10-9, anyone applying on or after July 1, 2015 for a certificate of registration with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers must meet the following new requirement(s):

(1)  On and after July 1, 2015, but prior to July 1, 2018, any individual applying for a certificate of registration pursuant to this Code section shall pass both a board approved written and practical examination within a 24 month period after having obtained the required credit hours or shall be required to repeat all of such required credit hours before retaking the examinations. Should an applicant fail to pass either the written or practical examination, the board or the board's designee shall furnish the applicant a statement in writing, stating in what manner the applicant was deficient.

(2) On and after July 1, 2018, any individual applying for a certificate of registration pursuant to this Code section shall pass both a board approved written and practical examination within a 48 month period after having obtained the required credit hours or shall be required to repeat all of such required credit hours before retaking the examinations. Should an applicant fail to pass either the written or practical examination, the board or the board's designee shall furnish the applicant a statement in writing, stating in what manner the applicant was deficient. Board members may attend and observe all written and practical examinations held for licenses or certificates of registration pursuant to this Code section.

According to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, a person may be denied the opportunity to take the licensing examination and/or may be denied a license if the person has been convicted of a felony or any crime violating federal or state controlled substance laws or other grounds as specified by law.

Career Opportunities

Graduates are employable as cosmetology salespersons, cosmetologists, salon managers, or salon owners, or in related employment.

Credit Required for Graduation: Minimum of 55 credit hours

Curriculum

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

4

COSM 1010Chemical Texture Services

3

COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment

3

COSM 1030Haircutting

3

COSM 1040Styling

3

COSM 1050Hair Color

3

COSM 1060Fundamentals of Skin Care

3

COSM 1070Nail Care and Advanced Techniques

3

COSM 1080Physical Hair Services Practicum

3

COSM 1090Hair Services Practicum I

3

COSM 1100Hair Services Practicum II

3

COSM 1110Hair Services Practicum III

3

COSM 1115Hair Services Practicum IV

2

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

COSM 1125Skin and Nail Care Practicum

2