2023-2024 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Nov 24, 2024  
2023-2024 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Cosmetology Diploma Program Fact Sheet


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.
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.

Semester Program Begins

Minimum Age Requirement

Fall and spring semesters

16 years of age at the start of program

First Suggested Classes
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: Florence Williams, program director, Fwilliams@GwinnettTech.edu, 678.226.6386
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 PPS-Team@gwinnetttech.edu

Quick Facts

(This data was compiled from onetonline.net and payscale.com.)

  Title Outlook Median Pay
  Professional Stylist 9% - 13% growth $24,260 annual
  Receptionist 9% - 13% growth $27,920 annual
  Hair Designer 9% - 13% growth $24,260 annual
  Salon Manager 14% or higher growth $32,979 annual
  Color Technician 9% - 13% growth $24,260 annual

 Gwinnett Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability. Lisa Richardson, Title IX, and Section 504 Coordinator, 5150 Sugarloaf Parkway, Building 100, Room 407, Lawrenceville, GA 30043, 678-226-6691, LRichardson@GwinnettTech.edu.