Cosmetology

Program of Study
Emphasis is placed on theory and practice involving hairstyling, tinting, bleaching, anatomy, physiology, hygiene, bacteriology, sterilization, sanitation, shampooing, permanents, personality, hair cutting, scalp treatments, beauty salon management, and wigology.

Overview

At Hinds Community College, 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 field, and with Hinds CC, 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

Program Name
Cosmetology
Degree / Certificates
  • Associate of Applied Science: 62–64 hrs.
  • Technical Certificate: 47 hrs.
Locations
  • Utica
Delivery Mode
  • Face-to-Face
*Select courses required for this program are available online.

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 Mississippi Articulation Agreement for specific course requirements at specific Mississippi universities. Students can also use MATT (MS Articulation & Transfer Tool).

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:ACTReading: 14Math: 6English: 10OR ACCUPLACERReading: 55Math: 34English: 60OR Next-Generation ACCUPLACERReading: 233Math: 210English: 224

Contact

Lychanda Coleman-Brown
Cosmetology Instructor
601-885-7072
Regina Adams
Cosmetology Instructor
601-885-7113
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