George County Center
West Harrison County Center
Start Your Career as a Cosmetologist
About the Program
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.
Career Opportunities
With a license in cosmetology, you will be qualified to work as a:
- Hair stylist
- Hair color artist
- Facialist or esthetician
- Waxer
- Manicurist
Degree Requirements and Licensing
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.
This program leads to an Associate of Applied Science Degree and is preparatory for employment upon graduation from MGCCC. Where a transfer to four-year college or university is desired, a conference should be scheduled with a MGCCC advisor.
Admission
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.
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.
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Cosmetology Diploma
Semester One
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| COV 1122 - Cosmetology Orientation | 2 |
| COV 1245 - Cosmetology Sciences I | 5 |
| COV 1255 - Cosmetology Sciences II | 5 |
| COV 1426 - Hair Care I | 6 |
| COV 1522 - Nail Care I | 2 |
Semester Two
Semester Three
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| COV 1443 - Hair Care III | 3 |
| COV 1642 - Skin Care III | 2 |
| COV 1542 - Nail Care III | 2 |
Total Credits: 46
Total Clock Hours: 1,550
Associate of Applied Science Degree
Semester Four
| Course | Credit(s) |
|---|---|
| ENG 1113 / 1114 English Composition I or ENG 1033 Technical English | 3/4 |
| SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I | 3 |
| Math/Natural Science Elective | 3/4* |
| Social/Behavioral Science Elective | 3 |
| Humanities/Fine Arts Elective | 3 |
Total Credits: 15/17
Total Program Credits: 62/63
Note:
* MAT 1033, MAT 1313 or higher or any laboratory science.
Contact Us
For information on how to become a student at MGCCC, orientation, registration, and our programs, please call (228) 896-2536 or email questions@mgccc.edu.