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 every semester for basic skills courses based on course and space availability.
Students must complete all Learning Support courses before admittance into occupational courses.
Students must complete ALL COSM COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.
Students must be 17 years of age to sit for the State Board of Cosmetology licensing exam.
Students admitted into the Cosmetology program must complete all courses within five(5) years of admittance into the program. Those who fail to complete within the time limit must repeat all cosmetology courses.
Please Note: Once a student enters the Cosmetology program on one campus, they must take all their courses on that campus, and online courses offered through their instructors. Additionally, students must choose either the day or evening program. Day and evening classes cannot be combined.
Program Length & Availability
2 Semesters
Campus Availability: Hall, Dawson
Financial Aid
This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and 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.
Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.
Curriculum
Program-Specific Core – Total of 12 Hours
Total Credit Hours: 12
Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 12 hours in the above areas.
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
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| 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.