To provide the
student with a marketable skill upon
completion of
the prescribed course and to prepare
the student to pass the State Board Examination
and become a licensed Cosmetologist in
the
State of Georgia.
Upon completion of the course, the student shall have demonstrated competencies
required to pass the State Board Exam, and the ability to:
1
Understand
the science of professional hair
care.
2
Identify
the composition of the skin and
to provide the client with professional
skin care services.
3
Identify
the properties and characteristics
of the hair.
4
Analyze
the patron's hair and apply the
techniques of a permanent wave,
or chemical hair re-laxer.
5
Understand
the elevations and designs of hair
cutting.
6
Understand
the components of natural hair
color and the effects of tints
and color molecules when applying
hair coloring.
7
Understand
the composition of the nails, disorders
and diseases, and the practical
application of artificial nails,
manicuring and pedicure.
8
Demonstrates
the practical application of artificial
nails, as well as the proper techniques
of a manicure and pedicure.
The Cosmetology Course is a 1500 hour program covering a period of
ten (10) to twelve (12) months for full-time attendance. Full-time
students attend school approximately 30 hours per week.
Cosmetology: A study of the basic principles of Cosmetology
that include a basic understanding of the chemistry of the skins and hair,
as well as the practical application.
The Cosmetology course is a well rounded program covering all phases of
cosmetology, preparing the student for a career as a Licensed Cosmetologist
or a career in a related field. The approach to training used by the school
is based on sound educational methods and teaching fundamentals.
The first portion of the cosmetology course is spent in the theory
classroom and the manikin room where training includes lectures, demonstrations,
and
practice in molding, pin curl patterns, roller placements, permanent
waving, hair shaping, hair coloring and the chemistry of the hair.
In the second portion of the cosmetology course, the student is introduced
to the clinic floor where the student exercises the knowledge gained
during the first portion of training. It is through applied knowledge
that the necessary experience and comprehension of cosmetology can
develop. Therefore, the student is scheduled for classroom theory as
well as clinic floor instruction for the duration of the course.
All subject matter is presented in the form of instructor lecture, class
assignments, videotape presentations, hands-on demonstrations, class discussion,
and projects. Instruction will also be complemented with lectures from
guest artists, product representatives and salon owners or managers.
Cosmetology
Course
Hours
General:
Sterilization, Sanitation, Bacteriology, Anatomy and Physiology,
Shop Ethics & Professionalism, Personality and Salesmanship,
State Law
300
Chemical:
Permanent Waves, Hair Re-laxer, Hair Coloring, Bleaching and Toning,
Sculptured Nails, Hair Structure and Chemistry
600
Physical:
Permanent Waves, Hair Re-laxer, Hair Coloring, Bleaching and Toning,
Sculptured Nails, Hair Structure and Chemistry
600
Total
Hours
1500
Course
Objectives:
To provide the student
with a marketable skill upon completion of
the prescribed course and to prepare the
student
to pass the State Board Examination and become
a licensed Manicurist in the State of Georgia.
Upon completion of the course, the student shall have demonstrated competencies
required to pass the State Board Exam, and the ability to:
1
Understand
the science of professional nail care.
2
Identify
the composition of the nails, disorders,
diseases, and practical application
of artificial nails, manicuring and
pedicure.
Nail
Technology– Curriculum:
Course Description, Objectives & Outline
The Nail Technology Course is a 600 hour program covering a period of approximately
five (5) to six (6) months for full-time attendance. Full-time students
attend 35 to 40 hours per week.
Nail Technology: A study of the basic
principles of manicuring that include a basic understanding of the hands
and feet, as well as the practical application of artificial nails. The
Nail Technology
program prepares a person with the necessary manicuring and pedicure skills
necessary for employment in a beauty salon or a nail shop.
The course is a well-rounded program covering all phases of manicuring,
pedicure and artificial nails, preparing the student for a career as a
Licensed Nail
Technician or a career in a related field. Training includes lecture, hands-on
demonstration and student participation.
Students will demonstrate their
knowledge of manicuring and pedicure theory, and their application ability
through the completion of the required practical and clinic activities. Instruction
will be supplemented with guest artist, visual aids, and other instructional
techniques.
All subject matter will be presented in the form of instructor lecture, class
assignments, videotape presentations, hands-on demonstrations, class discussion,
and projects. Instruction will also be complemented with guest artist product
representatives and shop owners or managers.
Nail
Technology Course
Hours
General:
Sterilization, Sanitation, Bacteriology, Anatomy, Physiology and State
Law, Ethics & Professionalism
150
Chemical:
Sculptured Nails, Product Ingredients
100
Physical:
Sculptured Nails, Nail Tips, Artistry, Pedicure, Manicuring and Nail
Care
350
Total
Hours
600
Course
Objectives:
To provide
the licensed cosmetologist with
another
marketable skill upon completion
of the prescribed course and to
prepare
the student to pass the State Board
Examination and become a licensed
instructor of Cosmetology in the
State of Georgia.
Upon completion of the course, the instructor trainee shall have demonstrated
competencies required to pass the State Board Exam, and the ability to:
1
Understand
the basis knowledge and technical
skills in cosmetology as
well as understanding the
educational skills necessary
to become professional educators.
2
Relate
to the professional teaching
skills, methods and techniques
as well as the technical
knowledge in cosmetology
and know the difference between
the two areas of training
and expertise.
The Instructor Training Course is a study of the teaching techniques
required of licensed cosmetologists to become effective instructors.
It is currently a 750 hour course. The development of lesson plans,
teaching techniques (practical and theory), motivation skills, class
schedules and student counseling are areas developed in this course.
Instructor Trainee: A study of the methods and teaching
techniques required for licensed cosmetologists to become effective
classroom and clinic instructors. The Instructor Trainee Course is
a well-rounded program covering the most important phases of skilled
instruction techniques for cosmetology and nail technology, preparing
the trainee for a career as a Licensed Cosmetology Instructor or
a career in a related field. The approach to training used by the
school is based on sound educational methods and teaching fundamentals.
The development of lesson plans, teaching techniques (practical and theory),
class schedules and student counseling are areas developed in this course.
Motivation skills are one of the required skills for each segment of the
course.
All subject matter is presented in the form of hands-on work with students,
showing them the techniques used in developing good skills through the
different stages of the cosmetology and the nail technology courses. Instructor
trainees develop lesson plans and use these lesson plans during their student
teaching.
