CO12 Cosmetology, Diploma
Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses
| Program Entrance Term: |
Fall, Spring, Summer |
| Minimum Length of Program: |
5 terms |
| Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation: |
55 |
Program Description
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.
General Admission Requirements
- Submit completed application and application fee
- Be at least 16 years of age
- Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript with test scores and ALL post-secondary transcripts in an official sealed envelope
- Meet assessment requirements
Applicants must meet general admission requirements as well as the following program admission requirements.
It is the responsibility of the student to notify cosmetology program advisors via e-mail when all program admission requirements have been met. (For verification, please include full name and student ID number) With this notification, the student will be placed on the COSM program-ready list. Once eligibility has been confirmed by program advisors, students will then be eligible to register for COSM Occupational Courses. The number of students allowed into COSM classes is limited. Classes will be filled by students from the COSM program-ready list.
Readmission
If a student changes his/her declared major from Cosmetology to a different diploma, and then back to Cosmetology, the latest program application date will be used to determine placement on the eligibility list.
Approximate additional costs other than tuition, fees, and textbooks
| Tools/equipment/supplies |
$800 |
| Uniforms |
$90 |
State licensure exam
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| Testing |
$109 |
| License |
$35 |
A minimum grade of C for each course is required to receive a Cosmetology diploma from SCTC.
The following is a suggested path to complete this program in a timely manner. An individual’s path to completion may be different based on institutional and personal factors affecting his/her academic progress.
Note: While all courses are offered, they may vary by term and campus. See the program advisor for any questions.
Program Courses
First Term—(Basic Skills Courses)
Choose One: (Required)
Choose one of the following—(Required)
Second Term—(Occupational Courses)
Third Term—(Occupational Courses)
Fourth Term—(Occupational Courses)
Fifth Term—(Occupational Courses)
Note: Student will only attend class for first five weeks of the term.
Elective
Note: Student will only attend class for first five weeks of the term.