Curriculum
Curriculum and Coursework
(Numerical values denote clock hours.)
Basic / Advanced Cosmetology - 1500 Clock Hours
Students prepare for a career in professional beauty culture, hairstyling and cosmetology. A diploma is awarded upon completion. Students receive a Master Cosmetology license from the State Board of Cosmetology after passing both the theory and practical exams. They are entitled to work in any of the fields of cosmetology, hair design, nail services and esthetics.
| Course Breakdown: | |
| Classroom Theory | 150 |
| Hair Cutting | 155 |
| Hair Dressing/Styling | 325 |
| Color | 185 |
| Hair and Scalp Analysis | 85 |
| Permanent Waving | 200 |
| Skin Care/Hair Removal | 100 |
| Nail Care | 100 |
| Relaxers | 100 |
| Social Skills | 50 |
| Laboratory | 50 |
Hair Designer - 1325 Clock Hours
Students prepare for a career in professional beauty culture and hairstyling. A diploma is awarded upon completion. Students receive a Hair Designer's License from the State Board of Cosmetology after passing both the theory and practical exams. Graduates are restricted to hair design.
| Course Breakdown: | |
| Classroom Theory | 150 |
| Hair Cutting | 190 |
| Hair Dressing/Styling | 210 |
| Color | 220 |
| Hair and Scalp Analysis | 85 |
| Permanent Waving | 235 |
| Skin Care/Hair Removal | 155 |
| Relaxers | 100 |
| Social Skills | 50 |
| Laboratory | 50 |
Nail Technician – 525 Clock Hours
This course prepares students for a career in the nail profession. A diploma is awarded upon completion. Students receive a nail technician license from the State Board of Cosmetology after passing both the theory and practical exams. Graduates are restricted to services performed on fingernails and toenails.
| Course Breakdown: | |
| Classroom Theory | 140 |
| Manicures | 70 |
| Pedicures | 60 |
| Sculptured Nails | 90 |
| Artificial Tips and Overlays | 60 |
| Nail Fill Ins | 30 |
| Nail Wraps | 20 |
| Advanced Techniques | 20 |
| Nail Removal and Repair | 10 |
| Nail Art | 10 |
| Air Brush | 5 |
| Nail Drill | 5 |
| Paraffin Wax | 5 |
Instructor Training Programs: Cosmetology and Hair Design – 750 Clock Hours
These programs prepare students for a career in cosmetology and hair design instruction. Cosmetology program graduates are entitled to teach in any field licensed by Georgia. Hair design program graduates are restricted to hair designer instruction. A diploma is awarded upon completion. Students receive the appropriate instructor’s license from the State Board of Cosmetology after passing both the theory and practical exams.
Course Breakdown:
| Cosmetology | Hair Design | |
| General Education: | 250 | 225 |
| State Board Laws | 25 | 25 |
| Principles of Teaching Cosmetology | 150 | 200 |
| Principles of Teaching Nail Care | 37.5 | |
| Principles of Teaching Esthetics | 37.5 | |
| Teaching Techniques | 225 | 225 |
| Practice Teaching | 275 | 300 |
