Program Description
The Master Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop 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, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates will receive a Cosmetology for Licensure and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.
Licensing Board: Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, 237 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217, 478.207.1430
Career Information
Occupation
Shampooers
Career Projections
The number of jobs in this field is expected to increase by 17.5% nationally and 15% in the State of Georgia over the next several years. Estimated salaries in this field start at $20,000 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: 44
Estimated Program Cost: $7,846
Required Courses
Occupational Courses (44 Credits)
Program Outcomes
1. Graduates will be able to perform skills associated with the profession of a licensed cosmetologist. This includes but is not limited to shampoo and scalp treatments, haircuts and styles, perms, chemical and color treatments, nail and skin care practices.
2. Graduates will be able to perform duties related to salon operations.
3. Graduates will be able to operate safely. Observe and implement all proper sanitation policies and procedures in all salon procedures.