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. 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. FYES 1000 EMPL 1000 or PSYC 1010
Length of Program	Diploma: 4 semesters 54 Credit hours
Semester Program Begins	Fall and spring semesters
First Suggested Classes	FYES 1000 COSM 1000 COSM 1010 COSM 1020 COSM 1030
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.

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