| What is Cosmetology? |
The Cosmetology Program is a sequence of courses designed to prepare 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. At the completion of the program, the student will receive a cosmetology diploma and participate in the State Cosmetology Board Examination, which has the authority to grant a Master Operator’s license to a student who passes both written and practical examinations.
Sample of reported job titles: Professional stylist • Hair designer • Salon Manager • Receptionist • Color Technician • Chemical Texture Technician • Product Representative
Tasks:
- Specialized training in safety and sanitation.
- Specialized training in hair treatments and manipulations.
- Specialized training in haircutting techniques, and skin and nail care.
- Specialized training in receptionist skills, sales, and management.
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| Diploma |
Cosmetology, Diploma |
| Prerequisite Courses |
Diploma level proficiency in English, reading and math. Please refer to course descriptions in the online catalog for specific prerequisites.
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| Semester Program Begins |
Fall and spring semesters |
| First Suggested Classes |
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| Application Process |
Applicants to the Cosmetology program must meet all admission requirements; complete an application and pay the application fee. Individuals apply to Gwinnett Technical College at GwinnettTech.edu and submit all transcripts from high school and previous college work, and take the ACCUPLACER test, if required. |
| Program Deadlines |
You may enter in the fall and spring. |
| For more information, contact: |
Terra Womack, program director, TWomack@GwinnettTech.edu, 678.226.6627. |
| For admission and enrollment, contact: |
Enrollment Support Center in Building 100 at the Lawrenceville campus, or Building A at the Alpharetta-North Fulton campus, or email BusinessArtDesignTeam@GwinnettTech.edu. |
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Title |
Outlook |
Median Pay |
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Professional Stylist |
9% - 13% growth |
$24,260 annual |
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Receptionist |
9% - 13% growth |
$27,920 annual |
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Hair Designer |
9% - 13% growth |
$24,260 annual |
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Salon Manager |
14% or higher growth |
$32,979 annual |
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Color Technician |
9% - 13% growth |
$24,260 annual |
The Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability.
Lisa Richardson, Section 504/ADA, Title IX and Equity Coordinator, Building 100, Room 708, 678.226.6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu
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