Program objectives

Acquire knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to the program course. General theory and practical procedures pertaining to the above curriculum.

Methods of Instruction

Instruction techniques include classroom instruction, lessons, lecture, directed discovery, demonstrations, and the use of audio visual and printed materials. Instructors supervise students as they practice their operations on a live model or mannequin. The use of practical testing criteria and written are utilized to evaluate student progress.

Grading System

Students are evaluated on a regular basis on subject matters. The evaluations are measured on a standard percentile basis and the percentage converted to a letter grade and/or a point grade. The evaluation form reflects the overall attendance and academic progress of the student. Students must maintain a 67% average or better in attendance and a 70 % or better for practical work and theory to maintain satisfactory academic status. The grading system detailed below is the system utilized in the school.

Specific program graduation requirements 

In addition to meeting the basic Albany Beauty Academy graduation requirements, students are required to successfully complete 1350 clock hours of hair designer training as described above.

Licensing requirements

Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and have a GED or high school diploma to attend school. Applicants must be 18 years old to take State Board Exams. A Master Cosmetologist License will be granted by the state of Georgia only after the student has successfully completed and graduated from the Master Cosmetologist course Satisfactory of as described above and passed the licensing exam (written and practical) with an overall 70%.

Potential occupations after completion

Hair stylist, color specialist, esthetician, manicurist, make-up artist, cosmetic or beauty product representative and some areas of dermatology and plastic surgery, salon owner and/or manager.