Student Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the diploma program in Cosmetology will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Perform all related skills associated with the profession of a licensed master cosmetologist, including scalp treatments, styling, haircuts, chemical texture services, chemical color services, nail services, and skin care services.
• Perform advanced skin care services.
• Perform advanced nail care services.
• Perform daily duties associated with salon management.
• Perform duties associated in the dispensary, including formulating color, inventory control and storage methods.
• Practice infection control measures that follow state policy and procedures as outlined by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the required soft skills: Time management, communication, adaptability, integrity, customer service, networking, social skills, problem-solving, and active listening.

Graduates of the certificate program in Barbering for Cosmetologists will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Demonstrate an understanding of and proper use of skills in hair cutting, styling, and chemical processes used in the barbering profession.
• Perform barbering services with a focus upon customer/client satisfaction.
• Put into practice state rules and regulations, barbering professionalism, and management skills.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the required soft skills: Time management, communication, adaptability, integrity, customer service, networking, social skills, problem-solving, and active listening.

Graduates of the certificate program in Esthetician will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Demonstrate an appreciation of the art of esthetics.
• Perform all related skills associated with the profession of a licensed esthetician, including skin care treatments, hair removal services, makeup applications and body treatments.
• Practice infection control measures that follow state policy and procedures as outlined by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
• Demonstrate management skills.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the required soft skills: Time management, communication, adaptability, integrity, customer service, networking, social skills, problem-solving, and active listening.

Graduates of the certificate program in Hair Designer will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Perform all related skills associated with the profession of a licensed Hair Designer, including scalp treatments, styling, haircuts, chemical texture services, and chemical color services.
• Perform daily duties associates with salon management.
• Perform duties associates in the dispensary, including formulating color, inventory control, and storage methods.
• Practice infection control measures that follow state policy and procedures as outlined by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbering.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the required soft skills: Time management, communication, adaptability, integrity, customer service, networking, social skills, problem-solving, and active listening.

Graduates of the certificate program in Salon and Spa Support Specialists will be able to complete the following tasks:

• Perform basic shampooing techniques.
• Know and follow safety and sanitation rules and regulations in the areas of shampooing.
• Demonstrate the personal and professional ethics and interpersonal skills that are expected in the workplace.
• Demonstrate and understanding of the required soft skills: Time management, communication, adaptability, integrity, customer service, networking, social skills, problem-solving, and active listening.