2023-2024 College Catalog

Salon and Spa Support Specialist TCC

Program Description (Major Code: ST11)

Program Description

The Salon and Spa Support Specialist TCC introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, structure of the hair, diseases and disorders of the hair and scalp, hair and scalp analysis, basic hair and scalp treatments, basic shampooing techniques, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, or salon owner.

Career Information

Occupation

Shampooers

Career Projections

The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 17.% nationally and 10.2% 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: 1 Term

Credit Hours: 12

Estimated Program Cost: $1,909

Required Courses

 

General Education Courses (2 Credits)

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

2

Occupational Courses (10 Credits)

COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

4

COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment

3

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

Total Credit Hours: 12

 

Program Outcomes

1. Graduates should be able to perform basic shampooing techniques.
2. Graduates should be able to demonstrate professional ethics, put into place safety and sanitation rules and regulations, etc.
3. Graduates should be able to use effective interpersonal skills and demonstrate product knowledge.