Welcome to the Cosmetology

Program of Study!


Program Description: The Cosmetology 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 program emphasizes specialized training in safety, sanitation, state laws, rules, and regulations, chemistry, anatomy and physiology, skin, hair, and 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.


Occupational Trends: Cosmetologist  2010 Occupational Jobs 24,805 and 2018 Occupational Jobs 26,731 (+8).


Job/Career Description:  Prepares individuals to cut, trim, and style scalp, facial, and body hair; apply cosmetic preparations; perform manicures and pedicures; massage the head and extremities; and prepare tor practice as licensed cosmetologists in specialized or full-service salons.  Includes instruction in hair cutting and styling, manicuring, pedicuring, facial treatments, shampooing, chemical applications, esthetics, shop management, sanitation and safety, customer service, and applicable professional and labor laws and regulations.

Employment Trends: Hairstylists/cosmetologists FY10 18,279 jobs Fy18 19,693 jobs.


The Cosmetology  programs are offered at the Savannah, Liberty, and Effingham Campuses.  More information on these programs could be found by viewing the links above.  For questions about the program cost, please review the Tuition and Fees link under Future Students on our home page.


If you still have questions after reviewing the program opportunities listed on this site, please feel free to contact us!



Cosmetology Program Contacts

Kim Cutter-Williams
 Department Chair 912-443-5780 kcutter@savannahtech.edu Savannah Campus
Denean Reynolds Instructor Full time 912-754-1110 dreynolds@savannahtech.edu Effingham Campus
Celeste Corbett
 Instructor  Full time
 N/A ccorbett@savannahtech.edu
 Liberty Campus
Amber Robinson
 Academic Advisor
 912-443-5719 arobinson@savannahtech.edu Savannah Campus
June E. Mincey
 Program Assistant
 912-443-5723 jmincey@savannahtech.edu Savannah Campus


Class Start Dates:

 Campus
 Start Dates
Main Campus -  (Day and Evening)
 May 23, 2012  -  Summer
Main Campus -   (Day Only)
 August 22, 2012  -  Fall
Effingham  -  (Day Only)
 August 22, 2012  -  Fall
Hinesville  -  (Evening Only)
 Spring 2013


*All Cosmetology students must see academic/program advisor before registration.