Augusta Technical College Cosmetology

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■	Administrative Support Assistant
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Cosmetology
Diploma
Contact Information
Robin Messer
706-771-4078
Angela Mulkey
706-771-4079
Linda Walker
706-771-4080
Augusta Campus - Building 300

Patsy Finch
706-437-6801
Waynesboro Campus

Entrance Dates:	Winter and Summer - Augusta
	Fall - Waynesboro
Length of Program:	Five Quarters
Credit Hours Required for Graduation:	82

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 training in safety, sanitation, product knowledge, hair and scalp treatments, skin and nail care, haircutting, styling, chemical relaxing, permanent waving, hair tinting and bleaching, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, business information, salon management, and preparation for state licensing exams. High school graduation or GED is required for admission to this program.

Employment Opportunities

The cosmetology graduate will be employable as a cosmetology sales person, beauty operator, salon manager, or a salon owner. After additional experience/training, a graduate may become an instructor, platform artist, color technician, make-up artist or may work in another specialized area within the cosmetology field.

Curriculum Outline			Credits
General Core Courses			13
ENG	101	English	5
MAT	1012	Foundations of Mathematics	5
EMP	100	Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development	3
Occupational Courses			69
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	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	Cosmetology Practicum I	5
COS	114	Cosmetology Practicum II	8
COS	115	Cosmetology Practicum III	5
COS	116	Cosmetology Practicum IV	5
COS	117	Salon/Shop Management	4
SCT	100	Introduction to Microcomputers	3

Notes:

A grade of “C” or higher is required for all courses with a COS prefix.