Interdisciplinary Studies - Cosmetology Associate of Applied Science Degree

The Interdisciplinary Studies - Cosmetology degree program is a sequence of courses that prepares students for careers in the field of cosmetology. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement.

The Associate of Applied Science Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies (AIS) allows customization of the program of study based on each student’s academic and professional goals. The AIS requires completion of 61 semester credit hours (21 hours of general education requirements and 40 hours distributed among one or more areas of emphasis). Areas of concentration include education, public safety, business and computer/information technology, industrial/engineering technology, and health sciences. The program curriculum maybe strategically selected to build upon the student’s goals and objectives. Learning opportunities develop academic and professional knowledge and skills required for job acquisition or continued education. A student might choose an interdisciplinary studies program if his or her specific goals and interests cannot be met through a school’s existing majors, minors and electives.

The program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, nail diseases and disorders, hair treatments and manipulations, hair shaping, hair styling, artificial hair, braiding/intertwining hair, chemical reformation and application, skin and nail care, hair coloring, hair lightening, reception, sales, management, math, reading, writing, interpersonal relations development, computer skills, employability skills, and work ethics. The curriculum meets state licensing requirements of the State Board of Cosmetology. Program graduates receive a Cosmetology diploma and are employable as a cosmetology salesperson, cosmetologist, salon manager, or a salon owner.

Students are accepted into the Interdisciplinary Degree program every semester. A full-time student can complete this program in 5 semesters. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 61 semester credit hours.

Offered at the Following Campuses/Delivery Mode:

• North Campus (Sandersville)
• South Campus (Dublin)

Employment Outlook

Career Traits/Requirements

Individuals wanting to enroll in the Cosmetology degree program must be motivated, personable, creative, and able to work independently. Appearance, punctuality, and professional attitude are only a few of the personal traits required to be successful in this profession.

Employment Opportunities

Upon passing the State of Georgia licensure exam, graduates may choose from a variety of career options: hair stylist, nail technician, skin care specialist/esthetician, manufacturer representative, hair colorist, salon owner, salon chain owner, salon manager, or retail specialist. Cosmetology offers limitless opportunities in a rapidly growing industry. Instruction and practical application of learned skills provide a broad occupational background which appeals to prospective employers. Students must complete the entire OFTC degree program in order for faculty to sign and approve State of Georgia board licensure application papers.

Program Costs

Tuition & Fees: $7.093.00

Books & Supplies: $1,645.00

Liability Insurance: $11.00 charged upon program entry and annually at beginning of calendar year

(Costs are estimated and are subject to change.)

Admission Requirements

OFTC may accept a student’s official entrance score on the following validated assessment instruments if the scores meet the required minimums:

• COMPASS/ASSET,
• SAT,
• ACT,
• PSAT,
• PACT,
• Accuplacer/Accuplacer Next Generation/Companion,
• HOPE GPA after completion of 10th grade of 2.6 or higher, or High School GPA of 2.6 (for occupational programs), or 2.0 for Workforce Entry Level programs, or GED.

The College may accept transfer credit for other courses according to the College’s transfer policy.

Curriculum

Area I - Language Arts/Communication (6 Credit Hours Required)

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
ENGL 1101	Composition and Rhetoric	3	45
ENGL 1102	Literature and Composition	3	45

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

Students must take the following course:

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
PSYC 1101	Introductory Psychology	3	45

Choose 3 credit hours:

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
HIST 2111	U.S. History I	3	45
HIST 2112	U.S. History II	3	45
POLS 1101	American Government	3	45
SOCI 1101	Introduction to Sociology	3	45

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

Choose 3 credit hours:

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
MATH 1103	Quantitative Skills and Reasoning	3	45
MATH 1111	College Algebra	3	45

Choose 3 or more credit hours:

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
CHEM 1151	Survey of Inorganic Chemistry	3	45
	And
CHEM 1151L	Survey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab	1	45
PHYS 1110	Conceptual Physics	3	45
	And
PHYS 1110L	Conceptual Physics Lab	1	45
MATH 1113	Precalculus	3	45
MATH 1127	Introduction to Statistics	3	45

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

Choose one of the following:

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
ENGL 2110	World Literature	3	45
ENGL 2130	American Literature	3	45

Occupational Courses

Choose 40 additional credit hours:

Course Name	Course Title	Credits	Contact
COSM 1000	Introduction to Cosmetology	4	60
COSM 1010	Chemical Texture Services	3	90
COSM 1020	Hair Care and Treatment	3	75
COSM 1030	Haircutting	3	105
COSM 1040	Styling	3	90
COSM 1050	Hair Color	3	90
COSM 1060	Fundamentals of Skin Care	3	105
COSM 1070	Nail Care and Advanced Techniques	3	105
COSM 1080	Physical Hair Services Practicum	3	105
COSM 1090	Hair Services Practicum I	3	105
COSM 1100	Hair Services Practicum II	3	105
COSM 1110	Hair Services Practicum III	3	105
COSM 1115	Hair Services Practicum IV	2	90
COSM 1120	Salon Management	3	45
COSM 1125	Skin and Nail Care Practicum	2	90

Program Pathway

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2