Program Description
The Cosmetology 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 State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.
Program Approval
The Cosmetology program is approved by the Georgia Board of Cosmetology.
Licensure Information
Graduates of the Cosmetology program are eligible to sit for a Georgia state licensure.
Admission Requirements
| Minimum Required Age |
16
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| High School Diploma or GED Required |
Yes |
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| Placement Scores for Regular Admission (Next Gen Accuplacer) |
English |
Reading |
Math |
Algebra |
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236 |
224 |
229 |
N/A |
Location(s)
Alma
Camden
Golden Isles
Jesup
Waycross
Basic Skills Courses
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 55