Cosmetology Course Description
50 Weeks Day or 60 Weeks Night
1500 Clock Hours which includes 250 Clock Hours-Theory & 1200 Clock Hours-Practical Training & 50 Clock Hours-Unassigned
The Professional Cosmetologist will be trained with entry-level skills relating to hair, nails and skin with an emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management. The program provides the Cosmetologist with theory and skills-training in basic haircutting, hairstyling, and hair coloring. In addition to training on related hair services, nail and skin care will be introduced and implemented. After study of the nails you will be able to leave with the confidence in manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails. The graduate will be able to perform the basic facial, including but not limited to masks, machine and manual care. He or she will possess a working knowledge of sanitation and disinfection and Mississippi Laws governing our professionalism. Upon meeting graduation requirements of the Cosmetology program, the student is entitled to a Cosmetology diploma.
Additional information: Five complete uniforms will be supplied. A name badge will also be provided.
Course Subject Descriptions Are As Follows:
(click on course title for full catalog listing)
- COV 100. Cosmetology Orientation
- SCI 100. Cosmetology Sciences
- SCI 110. Cosmetology Sciences I
- COV 200. Hair Care
- COV 210. Hair Care I
- COV 300. Nail Care
- COV 310. Nail Care
- COV 400. Skin Care
- COV 410. Skin Care
- STY 110. Croquignole Curling
- LAW 100. MS Rules & Regulations
- SCI 200. Cosmetology Sciences II
- SCI 300. Cosmetology Sciences III
- COV 500. Salon Management
COV 100 Cosmetology Orientation
7 Clock Hours-Theory
This course will cover the importance of a healthy body and mind, effective communication skills, and the psychology of human relations as well as communicating for success in the cosmetology industry. Chapter 1 in the Salon Fundamentals textbook
SCI 100 Cosmetology Sciences
10 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of Microbiology, sterilization, and sanitation. Chapter 2 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook
SCI 110 Cosmetology Sciences I
60 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the practical application of sanitation and safety precautions for cosmetologist. Chapter 2 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook
COV 200 Hair Care
168 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning: haircutting; hairstyling. Chapters 7-13 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 210 Hair Care I
870 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Chapter 14 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 300 Nail Care
23 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Chapter 14 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 310 Nail Care
115 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the practical application of all the basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and artificial nails. Chapter 14 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 400 Skin Care
21 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the introduction to basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Chapter 15 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 410 Skin Care
50 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the introduction of the practical application of basic skin care services including skin analysis, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Chapter 15 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
STY 110 Croquignole Curling
105 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the application of curling hair using electrical and Marcel irons to form croquignole curls.
LAW 100 MS Rules & Regulations
13 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations book; which governs the cosmetology industry.
SCI 200 Cosmetology Sciences II
17 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of anatomy and physiology. Chapter 3 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
SCI 300 Cosmetology Sciences III
29 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of chemistry, and electricity. Chapter 4and 5 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 500 Salon Management
12 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of floor plans, resumes, budget, career goals, sales tactics, and salon management in general.
Chapter 6 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
50 Weeks Day or 60 Weeks Night
1500 Clock Hours which includes 250 Clock Hours-Theory & 1200 Clock Hours-Practical Training & 50 Clock Hours-Unassigned
The Professional Cosmetologist will be trained with entry-level skills relating to hair, nails and skin with an emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations and salon management. The program provides the Cosmetologist with theory and skills-training in basic haircutting, hairstyling, and hair coloring. In addition to training on related hair services, nail and skin care will be introduced and implemented. After study of the nails you will be able to leave with the confidence in manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nails. The graduate will be able to perform the basic facial, including but not limited to masks, machine and manual care. He or she will possess a working knowledge of sanitation and disinfection and Mississippi Laws governing our professionalism. Upon meeting graduation requirements of the Cosmetology program, the student is entitled to a Cosmetology diploma.
Additional information: Five complete uniforms will be supplied. A name badge will also be provided.
Course Subject Descriptions Are As Follows:
(click on course title for full catalog listing)
- COV 100. Cosmetology Orientation
- SCI 100. Cosmetology Sciences
- SCI 110. Cosmetology Sciences I
- COV 200. Hair Care
- COV 210. Hair Care I
- COV 300. Nail Care
- COV 310. Nail Care
- COV 400. Skin Care
- COV 410. Skin Care
- STY 110. Croquignole Curling
- LAW 100. MS Rules & Regulations
- SCI 200. Cosmetology Sciences II
- SCI 300. Cosmetology Sciences III
- COV 500. Salon Management
COV 100 Cosmetology Orientation
7 Clock Hours-Theory
This course will cover the importance of a healthy body and mind, effective communication skills, and the psychology of human relations as well as communicating for success in the cosmetology industry. Chapter 1 in the Salon Fundamentals textbook
SCI 100 Cosmetology Sciences
10 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of Microbiology, sterilization, and sanitation. Chapter 2 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook
SCI 110 Cosmetology Sciences I
60 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the practical application of sanitation and safety precautions for cosmetologist. Chapter 2 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook
COV 200 Hair Care
168 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning: haircutting; hairstyling. Chapters 7-13 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 210 Hair Care I
870 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Chapter 14 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 300 Nail Care
23 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Chapter 14 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 310 Nail Care
115 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the practical application of all the basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and artificial nails. Chapter 14 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 400 Skin Care
21 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the introduction to basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Chapter 15 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 410 Skin Care
50 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the introduction of the practical application of basic skin care services including skin analysis, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Chapter 15 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
STY 110 Croquignole Curling
105 Clock Hours-Practical
This course consists of the application of curling hair using electrical and Marcel irons to form croquignole curls.
LAW 100 MS Rules & Regulations
13 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations book; which governs the cosmetology industry.
SCI 200 Cosmetology Sciences II
17 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of anatomy and physiology. Chapter 3 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
SCI 300 Cosmetology Sciences III
29 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of the study of chemistry, and electricity. Chapter 4and 5 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.
COV 500 Salon Management
12 Clock Hours-Theory
This course consists of floor plans, resumes, budget, career goals, sales tactics, and salon management in general.
Chapter 6 in the Salon Fundamentals Pivot Point textbook.

