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Cosmetology Course Description
| Cosmetology Course – SOC 39-5012 |
Milady's Cosmetology and Foundations Textbook Package (2 Books): Â 978-357871492 $117.95
Milady's Standard Cosmetology Workbook: Â 978-0357378922 Â $50.95
Milady's Cosmetology Foundations Workbook: Â 978-133709527 $50.95
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Total Hours: Â Â 1500
Tuition (including Registration Fee & Material Fee): Â Â $14,500
Day Course Length Options: Â Â 10 month+16 days
Course Description
Students learn basic cosmetology skills as set by the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology. Students train to become a licensed cosmetologist including haircutting, coloring, perming, and styling as well as manicuring, pedicuring, and facials. In addition, students learn retail cosmetic sales, salon development and practice those skills in a model salon/lab setting.
Including a registration fee of $150.00, kit, and materials of $1600.00. If additional instruction is required after the contacted course length period, it may be provided at a cost of $15.00 per hour. Cash pay students are required to pay a minimum $1,800.00 down payment. All students are required to make a monthly payment which is determined by financial aid director.
Requirement for Enrollment
The College will admit as regular students, high school graduates and holders of high school graduation equivalency certificate and approved by the MS Board of Cosmetology, and a $35.00 non-refundable application fee.
Cosmetology Curriculum
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Theory Instruction 230 Hours
Practical 1270 Hours
TOTAL REQUIREMENTS 1500 Hours
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Theory
Salon Ecology - 4 Hours
Professional Development - 5 Hours
Haircutting - 20 Hours
Anatomy = 4 Hours
Dermatology - 28 Hours
Trichology - 39 Hours
Onchology - 25 Hours
Chemistry - 27 Hours
Safety Precautions - 9 Hours
State Cosmetology Law-Rules & Regulations - 15 Hours
Hairstyling - 10 Hours
Wigs & Hair Additions - 5 Hours
Hair Coloring - 18 Hours
Salon Business - 5 HoursÂ
Design Decisions - 5 Hours
Theory Demonstration Classes - 11 Hours
Total Theory Hours - 230
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Practical
Shampoo & Rinses - 330 Hours
Scalp & Hair Treatment - 100 Hours
Hair Shaping - 125 Hours
Hair Styling (Pin Curlers, Rollers, Comb-out, Finger Waving) - 345 Hours
The Care & Styling of Wigs - 40 Hours
Manicuring - Pedicuring - 25 Hours
Permanent Wave - 95 Hours
Hair Coloring & Lightening - 65 Hours
Chemical Hair Relaxing - 45 Hours
Skill Classes, Lectures - 30 Hours
Facials & Make-Up - 10 Hours
Thermal Techniques - 55 Hours
Safety Precautions - Continuous
Beauty Salon Managing - 5
State Law - ContinuousÂ
Practical Chemistry - Continuous
Total Practical Hours - 1270
Total Requirements - 1500
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**A total of 230 hours in theory and 1270 hours of practical work are required, for a grand total of 1500 clock hours. Methods to be used for instruction include lecture, demonstrations, and overhead projection of materials, CD-ROMs, videos, and activities that require students participation, discussion and review.
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Grading Policy
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Theory Work Grading Scale
100-95 Excellent
94-85 Good
84-75 Unsatisfactory
Below 75 Failing
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Practical and Laboratory Work Grading Scale
100-95 Excellent
94-85 Good
84-75 Unsatisfactory
Below 75 Failing
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Pass/Fail
Chris' Beauty College does not offer courses on a pass/fail basis
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Cosmetology Course - Program Objectives
Students completing this program should:
- Have knowledge of Mississippi State Laws concerning cosmetology
- Develop the skills necessary for haircutting, shaping, and coloring
- Know how to care for the scalp as well as the hair. Be aware of the hair and scalp structure and how to care for any disorders.
- Have the skill to perform professional manicure and pedicure
= Be aware of all sanitary procedures and strictly abide by them
= Be able to perform chemical straightening techniques and pressing in a professional manner
= Know the properties of chemical solutions and coloring used on the hair
= Perform professional permanent waving techniques and applied chemistry
= Know the importance of projecting a professional image
- Have a working knowledge of salesmanship techniques
- Obtain sufficient knowledge to perform as a professional in the cosmetology field
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Examples of Occupations
- Stylist in Salon
- Salon OwnerÂ
- Hair and Scalp Specialist
- Platform Artist
- Manufacturer's Rep
- Hair Color SpecialistÂ
- Extension Specialist
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The U.S. Department of Labor provides current (2022) job information at www.onetonline.org. This website includes information by job position to includes state and national wadges, occupation profiles/descriptions, state and national trends, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for each position. As reported by the US Dept of Labor, state and national wages for cosmetology related positions are as follows:
SOC Code 39-5012.00