Program Description
This one-year program combines classroom instruction and practical salon experience to prepare students to enter the ever-changing field of cosmetology. Major emphasis is placed on the latest techniques of styling, shaping, permanent waving and coloring. In addition, instruction focuses on the basics of skin care and nail technology.

Students are provided extensive experience in the school’s beauty salon which is designed and equipped similarly to the most modern commercial salons. Practical work is begun using mannequins with students progressing to provide a complete range of beauty services to salon patrons.

Related instruction includes applied chemistry, anatomy and physiology, personality development and salon management. Personal hygiene and sanitation are emphasized throughout the course of study.

Successful completion of the 1500-hour program qualifies the graduate to take the Georgia State Cosmetology Board Examination which leads to a Master Cosmetologist License.

Program graduates receive a diploma.

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Program Requirements
Applicants must meet general admissions requirements, and must also:

1. Present official documentation of an acceptable accredited high school diploma, GED, or acceptable college credit.
2. Present acceptable COMPASS/ASSET scores taken within the last five years, or SAT, ACT or CPE scores taken within the last seven years.

Curriculum
Credits required for graduation: 84

	Core Courses		Credit Hours
	EMP 153 Student Success		2
	EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development		3
	ENG 101 English		5
	MAT 101 General Mathematics		5

	Occupational Courses		Credit Hours
	SCT 100 Introduction to Computers		3
	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 Haircutting		3
	COS 107 Advanced Haircutting		2
	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/Internship I		5
	COS 116 Practicum/Internship II		5
	COS 117 Salon/Shop Management		4

» * The student's actual curriculum may vary somewhat from the outline above.