Admissions Policies / Requirements
Each applicant seeking to enter one of the courses offered by Beauty College of America must meet the admissions requirements for the purpose of study for the course they apply for.

Basic/Advanced Cosmetology - 1500 Hours
Requirements:
Good Health
Positive Recommendation (Staff)
High School Diploma Or G.E.D Certificate
Be at Least 17 Years Of Age

Identification:
Valid Drivers License Or Birth Certificate
Social Security Card
I-555 Immigration Card (If Applicable)

Manicuring - 525 Hours
Requirements:
Same As Basic Cosmetology

Teacher/Instructor Training - 1500 Hours
Requirements:
High School Diploma / G.E.D Certificate
Basic Cosmetology Certificate From A State Approved School Of 1500
  Clock/Unit Hours
Current Master Of Cosmetology License
Positive Recommendation (Staff)
Twelve (12) Months Of Board Approved Work Experience

Identification:
Same As Basic Cosmetology

Transfer Students
The Beauty College of America accepts transfer students from any other school in the United States.

Requirements:
The student cannot be currently actively enrolled in another school.
The student must have earned at least 100 clock/unit hours from the prior school.
The student must provide a notarized transcript of hours and credits with a GPA of 75% ( C ).
The transcript must break down the unit hours earned into categories.
Meet the requirements outlined in this catalog for the particular course of study that the student is applying for.

CURRICULUM

Basic Advanced Cosmetology
The basic/advanced cosmetology course is designed to provide students with a sound background for a career in professional beauty culture, hairstyling and cosmetology upon the courses completion.

Upon completion of the basic/advanced course, students are awarded a diploma by the school and are qualified to participate in the state cosmetology board examination. Passing both practical and written examinations, the student will receive a master’s cosmetologist license.

Basic/Advanced Cosmetology
Course Breakdown Students in this program will receive training in the following areas as defined by the Georgia State Board:
Theory - 150 Hours
Styling Techniques - 375 Hours
Permanent Waving - 200 Hours
Hair Coloring - 170 Hours
Hair Cutting Techniques - 155 Hours
Chemical Relaxing - 100 Hours
Facials, Makeup and Arching - 90 Hours
Hair and Scalp Treatments - 85 Hours
Laboratory - 50 Hours
State Board Laws, Ethics, Charm - 50 Hours
Manicuring, Pedicuring, Nails - 45 Hours
Additional Instruction Areas - 30 Hours
Total = 1500 Hours

Teacher / Instructor Training
The teacher/instructor training course is designed to give teacher trainees the basic knowledge to provide effective instruction to students.

Upon completion of the teacher/instructor training course, trainees are awarded a diploma by the school and are qualified to apply for the teacher examination to receive their license.

Teacher / Instructor Training Course Breakdown
Students in this program will receive training in the following areas as defined by the Georgia State Board:

General Education ­ 400 Hours
Consists of:
Principles Of Teaching And Vocabulary Development
Cosmetology Theory
State Board Requirements And Records Keeping
Salon Management

Teaching Techniques And Audio Visual Aids - 500 Hours
Consists of:
Lesson Plans And Presentations
Classroom Management And Discipline
Demonstrations And Lecturing
Testing And Examinations

PRACTICE TEACHING ­ 600 HOURS

Total = 1500 Hours