This course emphasizes the development and improvement of written and oral communication abilities. Topics include: analysis of writing; writing practice; grammar skills; editing and proofreading skills; research skills; and oral presentation skills. Homework assignments reinforce classroom learning.

Emphasizes the application of basic mathematical skills used in the solution of occupational and technical problems. Topics include: fractions, decimals, fractions, percents, ratio and proportion; measurement and conversion; formula manipulation, technical applications, and basic statistics.

Provides a study of human relations and professional development in today’s rapidly changing world that prepares students for living and working in a complex society. Topics include: human relations skills, job acquisition skills, job retention skills, job advancement skills, and professional image skills.

Introduces the fundamental theory and practices of the cosmetology profession. Emphasis will be placed on professional practices and safety. Topics include: state and local laws, rules and regulations, professional image, bacteriology, decontamination and infection control, chemistry fundamentals, safety, Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, anatomy and physiology, and types of employment.

Introduces the chemistry and chemical reactions of permanent wave solutions and relaxers. Topics include: permanent wave techniques, safety procedures, chemical relaxer techniques, ethnic diversity, chemistry, and permanent wave and chemical relaxer, application procedures on manikins and hair analysis and scalp analysis.

Introduces the theory, procedures, and products used in the care and treatment of the skin, scalp, and hair. Topics include: theory of hair, basic corrective hair and scalp treatments, theory of skin, plain facial, products and supplies, diseases and disorders, and safety precautions.

Introduces the fundamental theory and skills required to shampoo and create shapings, pincurls, fingerwaves, roller placement, and combouts. Laboratory training includes styling training to total 20 hours on manikins and 25 hours on live models without compensation. Topics include: braiding/intertwining hair, shampoo chemistry, shampoo procedures, styling principles, pincurls, roller placement, fingerwaves, combout techniques, skipwaves, ridgecurls, and safety precautions.

Introduces the theory and skills necessary to apply haircutting techniques. Safe use of haircutting implements will be stressed. Topics include: haircutting terminology, safety, decontamination precautions, cutting implements, and haircutting techniques. Students will practice haircutting techniques in the laboratory setting.

Continues the theory and application of haircutting techniques. Topics include: client consultation, head, hair, and body analysis, style cutting, haircutting techniques, and client consultations/head/hair/body analysis. Students will practice haircutting techniques, and safety precautions in the laboratory setting.

Provides instruction in the application of permanent waves and chemical relaxers. Precautions and special problems involved in applying permanent waves and relaxers will be emphasized. Application of perms and relaxers on live models is included. Topics include: timed permanent wave, timed relaxer application, safety precautions, student safety and guidelines, and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance, chemistry of permament waving/soft curl perming/chemical hair relaxing.

Provides instruction on and application of techniques and theory in the treatment of the skin, scalp, and hair. Emphasis will be placed on work with live models. Topics include: implements, products and supplies, corrective hair and scalp treatments, facial procedures and manipulations, safety precautions, cosmetic chemistry/products and supplies, and treatment theory: electrotherapy, electricity and light therapy.

Continues the theory and application of hairstyling and introduces thermal and advanced techniques. Topics include: blow dry styling, thermal curling, thermal pressing, thermal waving, advanced sets, safety precautions, and artificial hair and an augmentation.

Provides manicuring and pedicuring experience on live models. Topics include: implements, products and supplies, hand and foot anatomy and physiology, diseases and disorders, manicure techniques, pedicure techniques, nail product chemistry, safety precautions and practices, proper maintenance and equipment cleaning, and advanced nail techniques (wraps/tips/acrylics).

Provides laboratory experiences necessary for the development of skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is prescribed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the hours required for licensure. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; foiling; skin, scalp, and hair; haircutting; styling; dispensary; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.

Provides laboratory experiences necessary for the development of skill levels required to be a competent cosmetologist. The allocation of time to the various phases of cosmetology is prescribed by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. This course includes a portion of the hours required for licensure. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; foiling; skin, scalp, and hair; haircutting; styling; dispensary; manicure/pedicure/advanced nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; advanced styling and shaping; industry concepts; and surviving in the salon (transition from class to employment) applicable laws for licensed and unlicensed cosmetology professionals.

Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The appropriate number of applications for completion of state board service credit requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting. Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair; haircutting; styling; dispensary; manicure/pedicure/advance nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination; and Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance.

Provides experience necessary for professional development and completion of requirements for state licensure. Emphasis will be placed on the display of professional conduct and positive attitudes. The appropriate number of applications for completion of state board service credit requirements for this course may be met in a laboratory setting.  Topics include: permanent waving and relaxers; hair color and bleaching; skin, scalp, and hair; haircutting; styling; dispensary; manicure/pedicure/advance nail techniques; reception; safety precautions/decontamination aseptic; Hazardous Duty Standards Act compliance; and state licensure preparation.

Emphasizes the steps involved in opening and operating a privately owned cosmetology salon. Topics include: planning a salon, liability and insurance, business management, retailing, public relations, sales skills, career development, and client retention.

Introduces the fundamental concepts and operations necessary to use microcomputers. Emphasis is placed on basic functions and familiarity with computer use. Topics include: computer terminology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to networking, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, and introduction to databases.