Cosmetology Certificate

First Semester

• COV 1122 - Cosmetology Orientation 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1245 - Cosmetology Sciences I 5 Credit Hours
• COV 1426 - Hair Care I 6 Credit Hours
• COV 1622 - Skin Care I 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1522 - Nail Care I 2 Credit Hours

Second Semester

• COV 1255 - Cosmetology Sciences II 5 Credit Hours
• COV 1436 - Hair Care II 6 Credit Hours
• COV 1632 - Skin Care II 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1532 - Nail Care II 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1722 - Salon Business I 2 Credit Hours

Summer Semester

• COV 1263 - Cosmetology Sciences III 3 Credit Hours
• COV 1443 - Hair Care III 3 Credit Hours
• COV 1642 - Skin Care III 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1542 - Nail Care III 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1732 - Salon Business II 2 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Nail Technician Option

Only offered at Senatobia and Oxford campuses as a non-credit Workforce Solutions Program. This 350-hour instructional program prepares individuals to care for nails with emphasis on hygiene, sanitation, customer relations, and salon management. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies students for the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology, Manicure/Nail Technician certification examination.

Special admissions requirements:

1. Applicant must be at least 18 years of age.
2. Application for Cosmetology Program.
3. Must be a high school graduate (diploma) or have HSE.
4. Applicants must complete and obtain the required scoring on the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)

• COV 1122 - Cosmetology Orientation 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1245 - Cosmetology Sciences I 5 Credit Hours
• COV 1622 - Skin Care I 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1522 - Nail Care I 2 Credit Hours
• COV 1722 - Salon Business I 2 Credit Hours

Note(s):

Instructor Trainee Option

Offered at Senatobia campus only

This instructional program prepares individuals to teach Cosmetology. Satisfactory completion of the course qualifies students for the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology Instructor Examination. This program requires 1000 clock hours for completion.

Special admissions requirements: Students who wish to enter the Cosmetology Instructor Trainee Program must:

1. Hold a current Mississippi license to practice in the field of cosmetology.
2. Be at least 20 years of age.
3. Have a high school diploma or HSE.
4. Be a graduate of a licensed cosmetology school in Mississippi or any other state.
5. Submit a Resume

Must have completed one Mississippi Cosmetology Board “methods of teaching” seminar and have completed 6 semester hours in college courses approved by the Mississippi Cosmetology Board.

Note(s):

For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who completed the program, and other important information, please visit our website at www.northwestms.edu.