Cosmetology

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The Cosmetology Certificate program of study prepares students to care for the hair, complexion, hands, and feet. The Cosmetology Teacher Training program is designed to develop appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction.

The Cosmetology Program is a 12-month course of study designed to prepare students to care for hair, skin and nails. The curriculum is designed to comply with the standards of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. Students are required to complete a total of 1500 clock hours in classroom theory and supervised work training. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a certificate and will be eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology certification exam.

Minimum admission requirements, in addition to general admission requirements, include:

  • Attain an ACT composite score of 14 and a math subscore of 14

    OR
  • Score a 245 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 245 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section (or a 230 on the Accuplacer NG Algebra Section)

    OR

  • Earn a grade of "C" in ENG 1113 (English Composition I)

    OR
  • Complete 15 semester hours of general education courses with a “C” average (CGPA of 2.0) or above at an accredited college or university. Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement;

    AND
  • Have either a high school diploma or GED;

    AND
  • Attend a Cosmetology Informational Session

 

NOTE: Ability to benefit or MIBEST does not apply to the Cosmetology Program; the student must have either a high school diploma or GED upon enrollment.

NOTE:In order for a student to progress in MCC’s Cosmetology Program, the student must earn a grade of “C” or better on each COV course. A minimum passing grade of 79 percent is required in each Cosmetology Program course to graduate.

To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each COV course to progress in the program.
FALL SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
COV 1122 Cosmetology Orientation 2
COV 1245 Cosmetology Sciences I 5
COV 1426 Hair Care I 6
COV 1622 Skin Care I 2
COV 1522 Nail Care I 2
  Semester Hours

17

SPRING SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
COV 1255 Cosmetology Sciences II 5
COV 1436 Hair Care II 6
COV 1632 Skin Care II 2
COV 1532 Nail Care II 2
COV 1722 Salon Business I 2
  Semester Hours 17
SUMMER SEMESTER
Course Number Course Description Hours
 COV 1263 Cosmetology Sciences III 3
COV 1443 Hair Care III 3
COV 1642 Skin Care III 2
COV 1542 Nail Care III 2
COV 1732 Salon Business II 2
  Semester Hours 12
Total Semester Hours 46

The Cosmetology Teacher Training program is a course of study designed to develop appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. The curriculum is designed to comply with the standards of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. Each student is required to complete 1,000 clock hours in classroom theory, observation, and supervised work training. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will receive a certificate and will be eligible to take the State Board of Cosmetology Instructor Training certification exam.

Minimum admission requirements (in addition to general admission requirements):

  • Attain an ACT composite score of 14 and a math subscore of 14

    OR
  • Score a 245 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Reading Section and a 245 or higher on the ACCUPLACER NG Arithmetic Section (or a 230 on the Accuplacer NG Algebra Section)

    AND
  • Complete six semester hours of general education courses with a “C” average (CGPA of 2.0) or above at an accredited college or university.  This coursework must be pre-approved by the Program Coordinator.  Developmental coursework does not satisfy this requirement;

    AND

  • Students must have either a high school diploma or GED;

    AND

  • A current Cosmetology license;

    AND

  • The student must be at least 21 years old;

    AND

  • Attend a Cosmetology Teacher Training Informational Session with the MCC Cosmetology Program Director.

NOTE: Ability to benefit or MIBEST does not apply to the Cosmetology Student Instructor program; the student must have either a high school diploma or GED.

To meet graduation requirements for this program, students must successfully complete the specified courses listed below with a “C” average (GPA of 2.00) or better. A grade of “C” or higher is required in each COV course to progress in the program.

Fall Semester
Course Number Course Description Hours
COV 2816 Cosmetology Teacher Training I 6
COV 2826 Cosmetology Teacher Training II 6
  Semester Hours 12
Spring Semester
Course Number Course Description Hours
COV 2836 Cosmetology Teacher Training III 6
COV 2846 Cosmetology Teacher Training IV 6
  Semester Hours 12
Total Semester Hours 24

MCC’s Cosmetology program meets the education requirements for a Cosmetology certificate in MS and qualifies graduates to take the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology license exam. 

Determinations about whether the Cosmetology program at MCC meets the state education requirements for US States, Territories, and the District of Columbia can be found at Professional Licensure & State Authorization Program Determination Disclosure. Outbound Link

Determinations about whether the Cosmetology Instructor Training program at MCC meets the state education requirements for US States, Territories, and the District of Columbia can be found at Professional Licensure & State Authorization Program Determination Disclosure. Outbound Link

 

For more informationFor more information:
Christina Mobley, Coordinator 
christina.mobley@meridiancc.edu
601.553.3482

For more informationFor more information:
Deborah Nettles, Advisor
deborah.nettles@meridiancc.edu
601.553.3404