Program Description
The Cosmetic Esthetician program is designed to offer esthetics training for entry-level students. Completion of the program prepares students to sit for the Esthetics licensure examination given by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and to work in a variety of professions that employ estheticians in beauty salons, spas, health clubs, cosmetics stores as well as plastic surgeons' and dematologist's offices.
Note, this program is not currently eligible for federal aid.
Career Information
Occupation
Etheticians
Labor Projections are forthcoming.
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by TBA% nationally and TBA% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $15,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Students enrolled in Category I and II programs at Atlanta Technical College will be performing tasks in which there is a normal occurrence for exposure to blood, other potentially infectious body materials, and airborne pathogens.
These tasks will be performed in the classroom, laboratory, and clinical activities for each occupational training program/course. Students will be required to present documentation of Hepatitis B and Tuberculosis immunizations as a result of potential occupational exposure. Students should contact their program directors for more information. Policies and procedures regarding blood and airborne pathogens may be reviewed at https://tcsg.edu/tcsgpolicy/tcsg_policy_manual.pdf.
Program Contact Information
Quby Brinkley Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4589
qbrinkley@atlantatech.edu
ATC South Campus
Imani Maisonet
Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4689
imaisonet@atlantatech.edu
Building C: C1118
Bryce Herron
Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4591
bherron@atlantatech.edu
Building C: 1110D
Thomas Chapman
Cosmetology Instructor
404.225.4587
tchapman@atlantatech.edu
Building C: C1110A
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 3 Terms
Credit Hours: 33
Estimated Program Cost: $6,126
Note, this program is not currently eligible for federal aid.
Required Courses
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 33
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates should be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the art of esthetics.
2. Graduates should be able to demonstrate traditional facial treatments and machine facials.
3. Graduates should be able to perform make-up applications.
4. Graduates should be able to perform hair removal techniques on face and body.
5. Graduates should be able to perform spa treatments
6. Graduates should be able to know and follow state rules and regulations in the area of esthetics.
7. Graduates should be able to know and follow safety and sanitation rules and regulations in the area of esthetics.
8. Graduates should be able to demonstrate management skills.