Student Catalog 2016-2017

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 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

COMP 1000Introduction to Computers

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