Barbering and Cosmetology
Cosmetologists practice the art and science of beautifying and improving an individual’s skin, nails, and hair. Hairdressers, hairstylists, and cosmetologists are projected to be one of the top occupations with the most job openings in Georgia over the next decade! The Cosmetology program at MGTC emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, skin and nail care, reception, sales, and management. MGTC’s program also prepares students to take and pass the State Board Cosmetology exam.
Training in the cosmetology program goes beyond the classroom! Student put their skills to work in MGTC’s state-of-the-art training facility. Towards the end of the program, students have the chance to practice their newly developed skills on real clients!
Job Outlook:
Individuals pursuing careers in cosmetology have many career opportunities available: Hairdresser/hairstylist, manicurist, esthetician (skin care), educator, research, and platform artist. Entry-level salaries in the Middle Georgia area range from $20,000-$25,000.
Night Classes for the Barbering Program are available!
Diploma Programs
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The Barbering program prepares students for careers in the field of barbering. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. THe program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatments and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skin care, reception, sales, and management. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the Georgia State Board of Barbering. The program graduate receives a Barbering diploma and is employable as a barber, salon/shop manager, or a salon/shop owner.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 13 ENG 101 English 5 MAT 101 General Mathematics 5 EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses 68 BAR 100 Introduction to Barbering/Styling 3 BAR 101 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements 2 BAR 102 Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology 3 BAR 103 Introduction to Hair Cutting 7 BAR 104 Shampooing 2 BAR 105 Haircutting/Introduction to Styling 4 BAR 106 Shaving 3 BAR 107 Science: Anatomy and Physiology 5 BAR 108 Color Theory 4 BAR 109 Chemical Restructuring of Hair I 2 BAR 110 Haircutting/Styling 5 BAR 112 Chemical Restructuring of Hair II 7 BAR 113 Structure of Skin, Scalp, and Hair 2 BAR 114 Skin, Scalp, Hair, and Facial Treatments 3 BAR 116 Advanced Haircutting/Styling 4 BAR 118 Color Applications 2 BAR 120 Barber/Styling Practicum/Internship 3 BAR 121 Shop Management/Ownership 4 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 81 - Cosmetology
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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, hair treatments, sales, and management. 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, cosmetologists, salon manager, or salon owner.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Essential General Core Courses 13 ENG 101 English 5 or ENG 191 Composition and Rhetoric 1 (5) MAT 101 General Mathematics 5 or MAT 191 College Algebra (5) EMP 100 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 3 Essential Fundamental Occupational Courses 24 COS 100 Introduction to Cosmetology Theory 5 COS 101 Introduction to Permanent Waving and Relaxing 4 COS 103 Introduction to Skin, Scalp, and Hair 3 COS 105 Introduction to Shampooing and Styling 4 COS 106 Introduction to Haircutting 3 COS 107 Advanced Haircutting 2 SCT 100 Introduction to Microcomputers 3 Essential Specific Occupational Courses 45 COS 108 Permanent Waving and Relaxing 3 COS 109 Hair Color 6 COS 110 Skin, Scalp, and Hair 3 COS 111 Styling 3 COS 112 Manicuring and Pedicuring 3 COS 113 Practicum I 5 COS 114 Practicum II 8 COS 115 Practicum/Internship I 5 COS 116 Practicum/Internship II 5 COS 117 Salon Management 4 Total Hours required for Graduation 82
Technical Certificates of Credit
- Barbering for Cosmetologists
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The Barbering for Cosmetologists technical certificate of credit program broadens career opportunities for existing cosmetologists by offering them specialized courses that concentrate on barbering practices. This program allows students who hold a current State of Georgia Master Cosmetology license to receive additional training that will qualify them to take the barbering exam. The objective is to train individuals who are looking to broaden their careers in the cosmetology field by obtaining the State Board Barbering license that will allow them to work anywhere in the State of Georgia. The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, hair treatment and manipulations, haircutting techniques, shaving, skin care, reception, sales and management.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours BAR 100 Introduction to Barbering/Styling 3 BAR 101 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements 2 BAR 102 Science: Sterilization, Sanitation and Bacteriology 3 BAR 106 Shaving 3 BAR 110 Haircutting/Styling 4 BAR 114 Skin, Scalp, and Hair 1 Total Hours required for Graduation 16 - Cosmetology Instructor Training
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The Cosmetology Instructor trainee TCC provides a course of study for learning the skills needed to teach the theory and practice of skills in cosmetology as required by the Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education. Course work includes requirements for becoming an instructor, introduction to teaching theory, methods and aids, practice teaching, and development of evaluation instruments. Graduates of the program may be employed as cosmetology instructors in public or private education and business in Georgia and many other states.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours COS 201 Theory of Instruction 3 COS 202 Cosmetology Record Keeping 3 COS 203 Salon Management 4 COS 204 Principles of Teaching 5 COS 205 Lesson Plans 5 COS 206 Classroom Management 4 COS 207 Lecturing 3 COS 208 Testing 3 COS 209 Practicum I 3 COS 210 Practicum II 3 COS 211 Practicum III 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 39
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Degree Types
At MGTC we offer three different levels of credit programs:
- Associate Degree
- Middle Georgia Technical College offers associate level degrees. They usually take between 1.5 and 2 years to complete. AAS programs include English and Math courses that can transfer to other four year institutions in the state.
- Diploma
- Middle Georgia Technical College's Diploma Level programs usually take between 1 and 1.5 years to complete and include basic courses, as well as specific technical or occupational courses to prepare students for the workforce.
- Certificate
- Technical Certificates of Credit (TCCs) usually take about 2 quarters (half a year) to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.