Graduation Information

GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS 

The Student must complete the following graduation requirements:

  1. Complete the required number of Program clock hours.
  2. Complete and submit all clinic practical worksheets, to demonstrate completion of State requirements.
  3. Pass the School’s final written and practical exams.
  4. Complete the required theory hours and pass all written theory exams.

Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, the Student will receive an official transcript. Students may also request an official current transcript from the School, at any time following graduation. 

Upon meeting all requirements listed above for graduation, having all monies owed to the school and/or a payment arrangement made with the School, the Student will receive a graduation/completion certificate.

POST GRADUATION LICENSING REQUIREMENTS

Georgia State Board of Cosmetology requires that students complete 1500 clock hours, Esthetician 1000 clock hours, Hair Design 1350 clock hours, and Instructors 750 clock hours at a board certified school before applying to take the State Board Licensing Exam. 

CAREER SERVICES

Career opportunities for Master Cosmetologists include, but are not limited to, Hair Stylist, Color Stylist, Makeup Artist, Nail Technician, Educator, Salon Owner or Manager, Product Trainer, Platform Artist, Esthetician, Barber, Instructor and many more.

Although Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta does not guarantee employment upon graduation, Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta does maintain an aggressive job placement program and will inform students of job openings and opportunities. Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta coordinates placement programs with local and national salons by sending out surveys and inviting salon owners and guest artists to teach and speak there.

Paul Mitchell The School Atlanta has placed students in the beauty industry as Hair Stylists, Color Stylists, Makeup Artists, Nail Technicians, Educators, and Salon Owners or Managers.