b'Cosmetology (George County Center and West Harrison County Center) The Cosmetology Program is a one-year program of study designed to lead to a diploma. The instructional program provides training in the theory, skills, and salon ethics that are required to become a licensed cosmetologist. Students practice techniques in a supervised salon setting. The Curriculum is designed to comply with the standards of the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology, with the requirement of 1500 clock hours of instruction for students. Upon satisfactory completion of the program of study, a student will be eligible to request an examination by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology to become a licensed Cosmetologist in the state of Mississippi. Selection for admission into the cosmetology program is based on the date of cosmetology application and slot availability. Applicants must provide two official high school or high school equivalency transcripts. This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science of Occupational Education Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to 4-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor. Program Entry ACCUPLACER assessment with Algebra score of 231; Reading and Writing score of 474; or Enhance ACT English, Reading, and Math minimum of 16 in each section. Cosmetology Diploma Semester One COV 1122 - Cosmetology Orientation Credit(s): 2 COV 1245 - Cosmetology Sciences I Credit(s): 5 COV 1255 - Cosmetology Sciences II Credit(s): 5 COV 1426 - Hair Care I Credit(s): 6 COV 1522 - Nail Care I Credit(s): 2 Semester Two COV 1622 - Skin Care I Credit(s): 2 COV 1632 - Skin Care II Credit(s): 2 COV 1436 - Hair Care II Credit(s): 6 COV 1532 - Nail Care II Credit(s): 2 COV 1722 - Salon Business I Credit(s): 2 COV 1732 - Salon Business II Credit(s): 2 COV 1263 - Cosmetology Sciences III Credit(s): 3 Semester Three COV 1443 - Hair Care III Credit(s): 3 COV 1642 - Skin Care III Credit(s): 2 COV 1542 - Nail Care III Credit(s): 2 Total Credits: 46 148'