Elbert County Campus

Cosmetology

Cosmetology is an art, a science, and a business. A wide variety of opportunities allow Cosmetologists to emphasize their skills and talents in both the artistic and scientific areas of the occupation.

Career Opportunities

Graduates qualify to become salon managers or owners; platform artists; sales representatives for cosmetic companies; or manicurists, stylists, or aestheticians in salons. There are career opportunities for males and females in Cosmetology.

Program

The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses using resources from Milady and Pivot Point curriculum that prepares students for careers in Cosmetology. The program emphasizes the chemistry of hair; hairstyling techniques; cutting techniques; manicuring and pedicuring; skin care; decontamination and infection control; bacteriology; professional ethics; salon management; and perming, relaxing, and coloring techniques. Students gain experience working with clients in a salon-simulated laboratory. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology.

Professional Organizations

Future Cosmetologists of Georgia

Services to the Public

To become competent Cosmetologists students are required to work in a laboratory setting which allows them to receive necessary experience for the development of skills. To receive this experience the Cosmetology program has a salon-simulated live lab.

The services listed below are offered to the public. All work is completed by students under the direct supervision of a certified Cosmetology instructor. We invite you to take advantage of these great services and reduced pricing.

Operation hours of the lab (located in the Yeargin Building) are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday, 9:00 am - 2:00 pm. Your patronage is appreciated and we try to accommodate your needs while in a learning situation.

For additional information please call (706) 213-2194.

Admissions

Students gain admission to Cosmetology during Spring Quarter on the Elbert County Campus. Students who declare Cosmetology as their program of study gain admission on a first come, first serve basis upon completion of their general core courses.

• Program Length: A full-time student who has completed required core classes can complete the Cosmetology Diploma in four quarters.
 
• Education Requirements: High School graduate or GED recipient
 
• Entrance Dates: Winter and Summer Quarter at Athens Campus; Spring Quarter at Elbert County Campus (after completion of core courses)
 
• Offered: Athens and Elbert County Campuses
 
• Malpractice Insurance: Students enrolled in the Cosmetology program must have malpractice insurance, and they may purchase this insurance from the cashier. The group policy runs from July 1 through June 30 regardless of the date of payment by students. The insurance company does not prorate student payments.

Diploma Program

Curriculum Outline

• General Core
  • Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development
  • English
  • Basic Mathematics
  • Introduction to Microcomputers
• Occupational Core
• Introduction to Cosmetology Theory
• Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing
• Introduction to Skin, Scalp, and Hair
• Introduction to Shampooing and Styling
• Introduction to Haircutting
• Occupational Major
• Permanent Waving and Relaxing
• Hair Color
• Skin, Scalp, and Hair
• Styling
• Manicuring and Pedicuring
• Practicum I
• Practicum II
• Practicum/Internship I
• Practicum/Internship II
• Salon, Shop Management

Associate Degree

Individuals who are graduates of, or eligible to graduate from, the Cosmetology diploma program may receive an Associates Degree in Personal/Public Services by completing an additional 50 quarter credit hours of coursework. Interested students should see their advisors to obtain assistance in completing processes associated with readmission and/or change of major.

Costs 1st Quarter First Quarter Kit $264.75 plus tax Text Books/First Information Packet $125.00 Club Fee (Optional) $25.00 2nd Quarter Second Quarter Kit $341.75 plus tax Second Quarter Information Packet $25.00 Nail Kit $27.00 3rd Quarter Third Quarter Kit $103.50 plus tax Third Quarter Information Packet $25.00 Required Lab Clothing/Shoes $Varies Passport Picture for State Board Application $5.00 4th Quarter Fourth Quarter Kit $75.00 State Board Application Fee $50.00

Contacts

1317 Athens Highway
Elberton, GA 30635

Teresa Bowles, Cosmetology Program Director, tbowles@athenstech.edu or (706) 213-2191

Linda Rice, Cosmetology Instructor, lrice@athenstech.edu or (706) 213-2191