AY25 Academic Catalog/Handbook

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: $8,557.00

Books & Supplies: $1,645.00

Liability Insurance: $12.00 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 NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

45

ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

45

Area II - Social/Behavioral Sciences

Students must take the following course:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

45

Choose 3 credit hours:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

45

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

45

POLS 1101American Government

3

45

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

45

Area III - Natural Sciences/Mathematics

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

45

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

45

Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
CHEM 1151Survey of Inorganic Chemistry

3

45

CHEM 1151LSurvey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1

45

PHYS 1110Conceptual Physics

3

45

PHYS 1110LConceptual Physics Lab

1

45

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

45

MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

3

45

Area IV - Humanities/Fine Arts

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 2110World Literature

3

45

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

45

Occupational Courses

Choose 40 additional credit hours:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology

4

60

COSM 1010Chemical Texture Services

3

90

COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment

3

75

COSM 1030Haircutting

3

105

COSM 1040Styling

3

90

COSM 1050Hair Color

3

90

COSM 1060Fundamentals of Skin Care

3

105

COSM 1070Nail Care and Advanced Techniques

3

105

COSM 1080Physical Hair Services Practicum

3

105

COSM 1090Hair Services Practicum I

3

105

COSM 1100Hair Services Practicum II

3

105

COSM 1110Hair Services Practicum III

3

105

COSM 1115Hair Services Practicum IV

2

90

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

45

COSM 1125Skin and Nail Care Practicum

2

90

Program Pathway

Semester 1

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COLL 1060Introduction to College and Computers

3

50

COSM 1000Introduction to Cosmetology

4

60

COSM 1020Hair Care and Treatment

3

75

COSM 1060Fundamentals of Skin Care

3

105

COSM 1070Nail Care and Advanced Techniques

3

105

PSYC 1101Introductory Psychology

3

45

Semester 2

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COSM 1010Chemical Texture Services

3

90

COSM 1030Haircutting

3

105

COSM 1040Styling

3

90

COSM 1050Hair Color

3

90

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
MATH 1103Quantitative Skills and Reasoning

3

45

MATH 1111College Algebra

3

45

Semester 3

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COSM 1080Physical Hair Services Practicum

3

105

COSM 1090Hair Services Practicum I

3

105

COSM 1125Skin and Nail Care Practicum

2

90

ENGL 1101Composition and Rhetoric

3

45

Semester 4

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
COSM 1100Hair Services Practicum II

3

105

COSM 1110Hair Services Practicum III

3

105

COSM 1115Hair Services Practicum IV

2

90

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

45

Semester 5

Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 1102Literature and Composition

3

45

Choose 3 or more credit hours:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
CHEM 1151Survey of Inorganic Chemistry

3

45

CHEM 1151LSurvey of Inorganic Chemistry Lab

1

45

MATH 1113Precalculus

3

45

MATH 1127Introduction to Statistics

3

45

PHYS 1110Conceptual Physics

3

45

PHYS 1110LConceptual Physics Lab

1

45

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
ENGL 2110World Literature

3

45

ENGL 2130American Literature

3

45

Choose one of the following:
Course NameCourse TitleCreditsContact
HIST 2111U.S. History I

3

45

HIST 2112U.S. History II

3

45

POLS 1101American Government

3

45

SOCI 1101Introduction to Sociology

3

45