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
- Barbering
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The Barbering program is a sequence of courses that 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 Basic Skills Courses MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses BARB 1000 Introduction to Barber/Styling Implements 3 BARB 1010 Science: Sterilization, Sanitation, and Bacteriology 3 BARB 1020 Introduction to Haircutting and Shampooing 5 BARB 1030 Haircutting/Basic Styling 3 BARB 1040 Shaving 2 BARB 1050 Science: Anatomy and Physiology 3 BARB 1060 Introduction to Color Theory/Color Application 3 BARB 1070 Chemical Restructuring of Hair 5 BARB 1080 Advanced Haircutting/Styling 5 BARB 1090 Structures of Skin, Scalp, Hair and Facial Treatments 3 BARB 1100 Barber/Styling Practicum and Internship 3 BARB 1110 Shop Management/Ownership 3 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 Total Hours for Graduation 52
- 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, 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 # Course Title Credit Hours Basic Skills Courses MATH 1012 Foundations of Mathematics 3 ENGL 1010 Fundamentals of English I 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 Occupational Courses COSM 1000 Introduction to Cosmetology Theory 4 COSM 1010 Chemical Texture Services 3 COSM 1020 Hair Care and Treatment 2 COSM 1030 Haircutting 3 COSM 1040 Styling 3 COMP 1000 Introduction to Computers 3 COSM 1050 Hair Color 3 COSM 1060 Fundamentals of Skin Care 3 COSM 1070 Nail Care and Advanced Techniques 3 COSM 1080 Cosmetology Practicum I 4 COSM 1090 Cosmetology Practicum II 4 COSM 1100 Cosmetology Practicum III 4 COSM 1110 Cosmetology Practicum IV 4 COSM 1120 Salon Management 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 54
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 Technical College System of Georgia. 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 institutions and business in Georgia and many other states.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours COSM 2000 Instructional Theory and Documentation 4 COSM 2010 Salon Management 3 COSM 2020 Principles of Teaching 3 COSM 2030 Lesson Plans 3 COSM 2040 Classroom Management 3 COSM 2050 Instruction and Evaluation 2 COSM 2060 Practicum I 3 COSM 2070 Practicum II 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 24
- Shampoo Technician(Dual Enrollment Program Only)
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The Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as Shampoo Technicians. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge required for job acquisition, retention and advancement. The program emphasizes specialized training for safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, hair treatments and manipulations, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics. Graduates receive a Shampoo Technician Technical Certificate of Credit and are employable as a Cosmetology salesperson, salon manager, or salon owner.
Course # Course Title Credit Hours Select one of the following Elective 3 EMPL 1000 Interpersonal Relations and Professional Development 2 COSM 1000 Introduction to Cosmetology Theory 4 COSM 1020 Hair Care and Treatment 2 COSM 1120 Salon Management 3 Total Hours required for Graduation 11
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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 2 years to complete. AAS programs include general education (core) courses that may transfer to University System of Georgia institutions and other 4-year colleges in our 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 1-2 semesters to complete and generally focus on very specialized knowledge. These programs teach students specific skills that they can apply in the workforce.