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Virginia College at Montgomery
6200 Atlanta Highway
Montgomery,
AL 36117
 Welcome
to Virginia College
Want a beautiful new direction?
Now you can prepare for great opportunities
in the dynamic field of Cosmetology. If
you are creative, enjoy working with people,
and like working with hair, nails and skincare,
you can turn your interests into a rewarding
career. Top artists can earn good incomes
in beauty-industry careers.
You’ll learn about:
- Haircutting and styling
- Wigs and hair enhancements
- Facials and makeup
- Manicure and pedicure
- Salon management
- Salon ownership
- Careers in product marketing and education
Don’t wait! Get your beautiful new career
started today!
Cosmetology
Cosmetology 1 Year - Diploma
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
Virginia College's Cosmetologist Advanced
Certificate program offers students the
eligibility to take the Mississippi State
Board of Cosmetology licensing examination
for cosmetology. This constitutes five continuous
quarters of excellent attendance.
The program is designed to provide a basic
understanding of cosmetology and to successfully
pass the cosmetology examination given by
the Mississippi State Board of Cosmetology.
Subjects and skills will provide an exceptional
learning experience that prepares the student
with a solid background of practical hands-on
training directly related to the cosmetology
industry.
Upon successful completion of the program,
the student should be able to:
- Understand and follow laws, rules,
and regulations of Mississippi State Board
of Cosmetology o Utilize standard sanitation
and safety precautions.
- Communicate, analyze, and perform cosmetology
services in a professional manner.
- Perform basic wet hair styling, thermal
hair styling, hair designing, and artificial
hair additions.
- Perform basic and advanced hair shaping
with the use of multiple hair shaping
implements.
- Analyze scalp and hair; select correct
chemical texturizing products, and proper
use of chemicals and techniques.
- Identify all types of hair coloring
and effects on the hair and perform procedures
for hair coloring and lightening.
- Recognize skin disorders and perform
skin care services within cosmetology
limits.
- Recognize nail disorders and provide
nail care services within cosmetology
limits that include; manicures, pedicures,
nail tips, nail wraps, acrylic nails,
and creative nail art.
- Safely and effectively perform basic
massage techniques involving hair and
scalp, face, hands, arms, shoulders, neck,
feet, and lower legs.
- Use theory and practical salon management
skills to complete a successful job search.
Concentration Electives (includes):
- Principles of Accounting I
- Microcomputer Fundamentals I
- Externship
- Employment Recruitment, Selection,
Training, and Development
- OSHA Compliance in Health
 Salon
Management
Salon Management 2 Year - Associate of Applied
Science Degree
The Salon Management programs consists of:
Cosmetology IV (includes):
- Follow all sanitary and safety precautions.
- Attend and participate in Mississippi
State Board of Cosmetology review classes
in preparation for state board exam.
- Perform clinical work and laboratory
work in all phases of cosmetology assigned
under the supervision of licensed cosmetology
instructors.
- Complete special assignments and projects.
General Education (includes):
- English Composition I
- College Mathematics.
- Effective Speaking
- Introduction to Psychology
Concentration Electives (includes):
- Principles of Accounting I
- Microcomputer Fundamentals I
- Externship
- Employment Recruitment, Selection,
Training, and Development
- Compliance in Health
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