Cosmetology Diploma
As of Fall Semester 2024, Cosmetology Diploma is undergoing teach out and no new students will be admitted into this program. Please consider Cosmetology for Licensure
CO12
Campus Availability: Appalachian, Marietta and North Metro
Online courses: COSM 1000 and COSM 1120
Cohort Entry Dates
North Metro and Marietta: Fall and Spring Semesters
Appalachian: Fall Semester
Program Purpose: The Cosmetology program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and 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, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.
Program Length: A full-time student who has successfully completed all prerequisite courses with a C or better and who has been admitted into the Cosmetology program can complete the Cosmetology diploma in three semesters.
Diploma Requirements
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area I
Language Arts/Communication
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area II
Social/Behavioral Sciences
Basic Skills (General Core) Courses - Area III
Natural Sciences/Mathematics
Occupational Courses
Total Credit Hours: 56