Cosmetology Diploma

As Americans have more disposable income than ever and the desire for enhancing and retaining personal appearances is in high demand, the demand for professionally trained cosmetologists, estheticians, and nail technicians is constantly growing.

In this diploma program, you will have constant exposure to clients in order to practice for employment in one of these lucrative arenas of the cosmetology industry. You will work in hair styling, cutting, coloring, perming, chemical relaxing, skin care, and nail care with emphasis on safety, sanitation, and professionalism. The program prepares you to take the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. (NIC) Exam. Upon successful completion of the NIC exam, you will be eligible to apply to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology for licensure. Upon receiving your Georgia State Board of Cosmetology license, you may find employment in salons, spas, or skin- or nail-care salons. You may also choose other specialty options for employment such as color specialist, manufacturer's representative, platform artist, or salon or spa manager or owner.

After graduating from this program, you must present a high school diploma or official GED certificate to the National-Interstate Council of State Boards of Cosmetology, Inc. (NIC) when applying to take the NIC Exam. This diploma program includes more coursework to meet curriculum standards and will generally take fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) months for full-time students to complete.

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Program Admission Requirements:

Present official documentation of high school diploma or GED scores.
Be at least 16 years old.
Present appropriate test scores, or present an official transcript documenting college-level English and Mathematics with grades of "C" or better.
Present official documentation of a TB test.

Estimated Cost of Supplies

All costs below are estimated and subject to change without notice. Tuition, fees and books are not included.

$900.00 for Cosmetology kit, mannequin, supplies.

Curriculum Outline:

Quarter	Course #	Course Title	Credit Hours
1st Quarter	ENG 1010	Fundamentals of English I	5
	MAT 1012	Foundations of Mathematics	5
	EMP 1000A	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	2
	SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3
		Total	15
2nd Quarter	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 106	Introduction to Haircutting	3
		Total	15
3rd Quarter	COS 105	Introduction to Shampooing and Styling	4
	COS 107	Advanced Haircutting	2
	COS 108	Permanent Waving and Relaxing	3
	COS 109	Hair Color	6
		Total	15
4th Quarter	COS 110	Skin, Scalp, and Hair	3
	COS 111	Styling	3
	COS 112	Manicuring and Pedicuring	3
	COS 117	Salon Management	4
	EMP 1000B	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	1
		Total	14
5th Quarter	COS 113	Cosmetology Practicum I	5
	COS 114	Cosmetology Practicum II	8
		Total	13
6th Quarter	COS 115	Cosmetology Practicum III	5
	COS 116	Cosmetology Practicum IV	5
		Total	10

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Last updated: October 6, 2009.