Cosmetology

To be eligible for this program a student must:

• Be at least 16 years old.
• Be either a high school graduate or have a GED certificate, or be a nonhigh school graduate who has been out of high school at least six months.
• Complete the required data for the State Board of Cosmetology.
• Meet with an advisor from the Cosmetology Dept. for advising.
• Transfer students will be tested in each cosmetology area and evaluation credit will be awarded accordingly. Students must make a C or better to continue to the next course in the program.

Students, who are not exempt, must attempt the TABE test prior to starting the program.
Students, who are not exempt, must have a passing TABE test score prior to starting the second semester of the program.
TABE exemption status can be verified with the FGC registrar’s office.

New classes begin each January and August. This program is based on clock-hour attendance. A student must complete the minimum specified hours to receive his or her certificate. Seating is limited and students are accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis.

• COS 0510C – Scalp and Hair Care 30 clock hours, 1 occupational credit
• COS 0301C – Hair Cutting and Shaping 150 clock hours, 5 occupational credits
• COS 0400C – Hair Styling/ Designing Procedures 150 clock hours, 5 occupational credits
• CSP 0010C – Manicuring and Pedicuring 90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits
• COS 0011 – Orientation/Introduction to Cosmetology 60 clock hours, 2 occupational credits
• CSP 0004C – Esthetics and Skin Care 90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits
• COS 0644C – Chemical Hair Restructuring I 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0640C – Chemical Hair Restructuring II 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0700C – Hair Coloring/Bleaching I 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0760C – Hair Coloring/Bleaching II 120 clock hours, 4 occupational credits
• COS 0870C – Salon Management 60 clock hours, 2 occupational credits
• COS 0963 – Preparation for State Board 90 clock hours, 3 occupational credits

• Students will perform hair care services for all types of hair, including hair analysis, haircutting, hairstyling, hair coloring and lightening, permanent waving, and chemical relaxing.
• Students will perform natural nail services including manicuring and pedicuring.
• Students will perform basic skincare services, including skin analysis, facials, makeup application, and superfluous hair removal.
• Students will demonstrate customer service skills, self-growth, and personal development.

1. Milady Standard Cosmetology: Milady, 14^th Edition
2. Milady CIMA Access
3. Tablet, iPad, or Laptop computer
4. Access to Microsoft 360 (free for students)
5. Black Scrubs Only
6. Cosmetology kit, mannequins, shear kit, and clipper kit
7. Pen, pencil, and notebook paper