Salon and Spa Support Specialist Certificate Program
ST11 - 201512
Program Description
The Salon and Spa Support Specialist technical certificate of credit introduces courses that prepare students for careers in the field of Cosmetology as a Salon and Spa Support Specialist. 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 and scalp treatments, basic shampooing techniques, reception sales, management, employability skills, and work ethics.
Program Specific Information
Students are accepted each semester based on course and space availability.
Students must complete ALL COSM COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
Program Length & Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Dawson
Financial Aid
This program is not eligible for the Pell Grant but may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.
Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.
Admissions Requirements
Must be 16 years of age.
ACCUPLACER Testing, or submit SAT, ACT, COMPASS, or ASSET test scores.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 12
Graduation Plan
Note: For a list of which courses are part of the elective area, please see the Curriculum tab for this program.
Semester One
| COSM 1000 | Intro to Cosmetology Theory | 4 |
| COSM 1020 | Hair Care & Treatment | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Semester Two
Apply for Graduation
| COSM 1120 | Salon Management | 3 |
| Shampoo Tech Elective | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 5 |
Total Credit Hours: 12
This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.
Graduation Requirement
Although a High School Transcript or GED is not required for admission to this program, one must be provided showing proof of graduation/completion before any credential may be awarded from Lanier Technical College.