Cosmetology
Overview
At حوإ¼½م½م, you can start your career through our Cosmetology program. Emphasis is placed on theory and practice involving hair styling, tinting, bleaching, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation, shampooing, permanents, personality, hair cutting, scalp treatments, beauty salon management, and wigology.
Cosmetology is an exciting ï¬پeld, and with حوإ¼½م½م, you can be ready to take advantage of all cosmetology has to offer. You’ll gain the skills required to flourish in your career and thrive in your community, no matter what you decide to focus on. Upon completion of this course, you will be given a certificate that entitles you to take the State Cosmetology Examination for a license to become a licensed operator to operate your own shop or work with others.
Quick Facts
- Associate of Applied Science: 62–64 hrs.
- Technical Certificate: 47 hrs.
- Utica
- Face-to-Face
Sample Curriculum
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Technical English or English Composition I | 3–4 |
| Public Speaking I or Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
| Mathematics/Science Elective | 3–4 |
| Total Hours | 62–64 |
| Course | Hours |
|---|---|
| Cosmetology Orientation | 3 |
| Cosmetology Sciences I | 5 |
| Cosmetology Sciences II | 5 |
| Cosmetology Sciences III | 3 |
| Hair Care I | 6 |
| Hair Care II | 6 |
| Hair Care III | 3 |
| Nail Care I | 2 |
| Nail Care II | 2 |
| Nail Care III | 2 |
| Skin Care I | 2 |
| Skin Care II | 2 |
| Skin Care III | 2 |
| Salon Business I | 2 |
| Salon Business II | 2 |
| Total Hours | 47 |
The degree plan provides the courses recommended for students seeking to transfer in this area of study. Students should consult the for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use .
Important Program Information
Admission Requirements
To be admitted to this program a person must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent and have the following minimum scores on the ACCUPLACER test:
- ACT Reading: 14
- Math: 6
- English: 10
OR
- ACCUPLACER Reading: 55
- Math: 34
- English: 60
OR
- Next-Generation ACCUPLACER Reading: 233
- Math: 210
- English: 224