Personal Care Services
Human Services Pathway
Introduction to Personal Care Services, Cosmetology 1, Cosmetology 2
This Pathway is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to earn credit hours toward completion of the 1,500 credit hours required for the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology licensure. The Competencies in the fundamental theory and skills required include: shampooing, hair cutting, hair styling design, permanent waving and management (State and Local Laws, Human Resources, Planning, Management, Retailing, Marketing, Receptional Duties, and Client Retention) and the Theory related to diseases and disorders of skin, nail, and hair. Sufficient practice is included in order for students to acquire the number of procedures required by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology. Instruction is also provided in the theoretical study of Anatomy and Cosmetology. Safety and Sanitation procedures are stressed throughout the pathway in all procedures. This pathway's corresponding CTSO is SkillsUSA.