State Board Approval Date:

April 5, 2007

Implementation Date:

Spring 07

Last Updated:

October 8, 2007

Cosmetology, Diploma

Program Standard and Course Guide

Table of Contents

General Program Standards

SPECIFIC PROGRAM STANDARDS

Admission Requirements

CS02-02-01

Provisional Program Admissions

CS02-02-04

Program Numbering

CS02-03-02

Program Course Consistency and Sequence

CS02-03-03

Program Course List

Accreditation (Guide)

Appendix A

Suggested Course Sequence (Guide)

Appendix B

Suggested Equipment List (Guide)

Appendix C

ADMISSIONS

 

Standard Number: CS02-02-01 (Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide admission requirements are implemented for the Cosmetology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Admission refers to regular admission into a diploma program.

Statewide program admission requirements consider state and national occupational licensing and certifying requirements, where applicable. The institution develops and implements clearly stated diploma program admissions policies and procedures.

Admission requirements are related to the functions of the Cosmetology profession.

Evaluative Criteria

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated Cosmetology, Diploma program admission and advanced placement policies and procedures.

The requirements for admission to the Cosmetology, Diploma program are:

  1. attainment of 16 or more years of age;
  2. achievement of minimum regular admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; and
  3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

Admission of transfer students to the Cosmetology program is contingent upon their meeting the following requirements:

  1. regular admission and good standing at a regionally accredited diploma or degree granting institution; and
  2. proper completion of application and related procedures.

            

Standard Number: CS02-02-04 (Provisional Admission Requirements)

Standard Statement

Statewide provisional admission requirements are implemented for the Cosmetology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Provisional admission is granted to qualified students who do not meet the regular admission requirements of the program.

Provisionally admitted students are allowed to take developmental studies courses and/or certain occupational courses as designated in the course sequence standard.

The institution develops, implements, and publishes clearly stated policies and procedures for entry into programs on a provisional basis.

Evaluative Criteria

Provisional admission to the Cosmetology, Diploma program is afforded those students who do not meet program requirements but do meet provisional admission requirements.

The requirements for provisional admission to the Cosmetology, Diploma program are:

  1. attainment of 16 or more years of age;
  2. achievement of minimum provisional admission scores on tests of reading, language, and math as specified in GDTAE document Minimum Program Entrance Scores; or recommendation    by program faculty and designated admissions personnel on the basis of interview and assessment of student potential; and
  3. completion of application and related procedures.

 

All Cosmetology, Diploma program students initially admitted on a provisional basis meet regular admission requirements prior to graduation.

Provisionally admitted students whose English, math, and/or reading achievement levels do not meet regular program admission requirements are required to enroll in developmental studies courses approved by the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

 

PROGRAM STRUCTURE

 

Standard Number:  CS02-03-02 (Program Numbering System)

Standard Statement

A Major Code of CS02 and a CIP Code of 120401 are applied to the Cosmetology, Diploma program.

Explanatory Comment

Assignment of a statewide Major Code CS02 and CIP Code 120400 to the diploma program is the basis from which statewide programmatic consistency is developed.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program complies with the assigned Major Code(s) established in the relevant program-specific standards of the State Board of Technical and Adult Education.

Evaluative Criteria

Each authorized degree/diploma/certificate program is assigned a Major Code and CIP Code.

Each degree/diploma/certificate program having a given Major Code is consistent with all other programs throughout the state that have the same Major Code.

Degree/diploma/certificate programs having multiple specializations are assigned a specialization Major Code for each option.

Standard Number: CS02-03-03 (Program Consistency and Sequence)

Standard Statement

The Cosmetology, Diploma program utilizes essential course components consistent with statewide program requirements.  Specific course alphanumeric identification Codes are assigned to each course.  Students are required to progress through two course categories in a developmentally valid sequence.

Explanatory Comment

Programs are assigned an identical Major Code CS02 and are consistent statewide.  Each specific course is assigned an alphanumeric descriptor that serves as a statewide course identification code.

Evaluative Criteria

The Cosmetology, Diploma program is assigned a Major Code of CS02, and utilizes essential components designated for that program number statewide.  Program components include, but are not limited to:

Program Title

Cosmetology, Diploma

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.

 

Course
Code

General Core Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours
EMP 100

Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development

[P] Provisional admission

3

0

0

3

3

ENG 101

English

[P] *

5

0

0

5

5

MAT 101

General Math

[P] **

5

0

0

5

5

Minimum Required Hours:

13

0

0

13

13

 

Course
Code

Occupational Course Title

Class
Hours

D.
Lab
Hours

P.
Lab/OBI
Hours

Weekly
Contact
Hours

Credit
Hours

COS 100

Introduction to Cosmetology Theory

[P] Program admission

5

0

0

5

5

COS 101

Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing

[P] COS 100

3

2

0

5

4

COS 103

Introduction to Skin, Scalp, and Hair

[P] COS 100

2

2

0

4

3

COS 105

Introduction to Shampooing and Styling

[P] COS 100

2

4

0

6

4

COS 106

Introduction to Haircutting

[P] COS 100

2

2

0

4

3

COS 107

Advanced Haircutting

[P] COS 106

0

2

3

5

2

COS 108

Permanent Waving and Relaxing

[P] COS 101

2

2

0

4

3

COS 109

Hair Color

[P] COS 103, COS 105, COS 108

4

4

0

8

6

COS 110

Skin, Scalp, and Hair

[P] COS 103, COS 109

[C] COS 111

2

2

0

4

3

COS 111

Styling

[P] COS 105, COS 110

1

4

0

5

3

COS 112

Manicuring and Pedicuring

[P] COS 100

2

2

0

4

3

COS 113

Cosmetology Practicum I

[P] COS 111, COS 112

1

0

12

13

5

COS 114

Cosmetology Practicum II

[P] COS 113

4

0

12

16

8

COS 115

Cosmetology Practicum III

[P] COS 114

1

0

12

13

5

COS 116

Cosmetology Practicum IV

[P] COS 115

1

0

12

13

5

COS 117

Salon Management

[P] COS 112

3

2

0

5

4

SCT 100

Introduction to Microcomputers

[P] Provisional admission

1

4

0

5

3

Minimum Required Hours:

36

32

51

119

69

 

*

[P] ENG 097, or entrance English score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels; and RDG 097, or entrance reading score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

**

[P] MAT 097, or entrance arithmetic score in accordance with approved DTAE admission score levels

Program Final Exit Point

Cosmetology, Diploma

82 minimum quarter hours credit required for graduation

APPENDIX A

Accreditation and Certification

The Cosmetology, Diploma program must conform to the institutional accreditation requirements of the Council on Occupational Education (COE) or the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (COC).

 

Individuals who complete the program are required, by law, to pass the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Examination to obtain a license to work as a cosmetologist.

Appendix B

General Information

Cosmetology, Diploma Program Curriculum Model

Suggested Course Sequence

The standard curriculum for Cosmetology, Diploma program is set up on the quarter system. A suggested sequence for the program is given below with area of specialization. Technical institutes may implement the Cosmetology, Diploma program by using the sequences listed below or by using a locally developed sequence designed to reflect course prerequisites and/or corequisites.

Suggested Sequence I

First Quarter


Course Code