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 §43-10-8 (2015), 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:
- Pass the board approved examinations, both written and practical, within a 24-month period after having obtained the required credit hours.
Applicants for a certificate of registration who have not tested within the 24-month period will be required by the board to repeat all of the required credit hours before retaking the exam. Applicants who fail to pass the written or the practical examination will receive a written statement from the board or the board's designee, stating the manner in which the applicant was deficient. WGTC students required to retest under the new board guidelines must contact an instructor to arrange to retake the required courses, including practicums and topics related to state board preparation.
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 1000 | Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development | 2 |
| ENGL 1010 | Fundamentals of English I | 3 |
| MATH 1012 | Foundations of Mathematics | 3 |
Occupational Courses
COLL 1090: Effective January 2018,
COLL 1090 is required for graduation from this program if the admissions eligibility requirement is met (see Office of Admissions for exclusions). If
COLL 1090 is not required due to a student's ineligibility, any occupational or occupationally related elective approved by the program advisor should be substituted to meet the minimum program credit hour requirement for graduation (see advisor for approval).