Program Description
The Barbering for Cosmetologist Technical Certificate allows the student who holds a current Master Cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify the student to take the examination for Barbering.
Licensing Board: Georgia State Board of Barbering, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217, 478.207.1430
Career Information
Occupation
Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 7.3% nationally and -1.8% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $25,000 a year.
Labor market data was compiled using Economic Modeling Specialists, international and is updated annually.
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Admission Requirements
College Admission Requirements
General College Admissions Requirements
Program Admission Requirements
Must hold a current Cosmetology license issued by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology.
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
Daniel Brown
Barbering and Cosmetology Program Chair
Academic Building C1110N
404-225-4642
dbrown@atlantatech.edu
Sheilah Tate
Barbering Instructor
Academic Building C1110Q
404-225-5066
state@atlantatech.edu
Program Length and Cost
Minimum Program Length in Semester Terms: 2 terms
Credit Hours: 21
Estimated Program Cost: $4,170
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (21 Credits)
Total Credit Hours: 21
Program Outcomes
1. Program graduate will be able to put into practice state rules and regulations, barbering professionalism, and management skills.
2. Program graduate will be able to perform barbering services with a focus on client/customer satisfaction.
3. Program graduate will be able to demonstrate the knowledge and the proper use of skills in hair cutting, styling, and chemical processes utilized in the barbering profession.