All Course Descriptions

CNT 2544 - Network Implementation

Technical Hours: 4
CNT 2544 - Network Implementation (Prerequisite: CNT 2534). This course is the culmination of all concepts learned in the network curriculum. Topics include planning, installation, evaluation, and maintenance of a network solution. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

CNT 2553 - Network Security

Technical Hours: 3
CNT 2553 - Network Security. This course provides an introduction to network and computer security. Topics such as ethics, security policies, legal issues, vulnerability testing tools, firewalls and operating system hardening will be discussed. Students will receive a deeper understanding of network operations and protocols through traffic capture and protocol analysis. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CNT 2644 - Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server

Technical Hours: 4
CNT 2644 - Advanced Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows Server (Prerequisites: CNT 1624 or 1634). This course is a continuation of Network Administration Using Microsoft Windows NT Server. Emphasis is placed on installation, configuration, and implementation of a functional NT Server. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

COE 1011 - Cooperative Education Work Experience I

Academic Hours: 1
COE 1011 - Cooperative Education Work Experience I. First supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's major field of study. One hour credit. Cooperative Education offers supervised work experience in a job setting related to the student's field of study. Four semesters of Cooperative Education are offered with 1 semester hour credit available each Fall and Spring term. Credit will be awarded based on 15-19 hours worked per week = 1 hour credit. A maximum of 4 hours of COE credits may be applied toward graduation requirements.

COE 1021 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II

Academic Hours: 1
COE 1021 - Cooperative Education Work Experience II. Second supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's major field of study. One hour credit. Cooperative Education offers supervised work experience in a job setting related to the student's field of study. Four semesters of Cooperative Education are offered with 1 semester hour credit available each Fall and Spring term. Credit will be awarded based on 15-19 hours worked per week = 1 hour credit. A maximum of 4 hours of COE credits may be applied toward graduation requirements.

COE 1031 - Cooperative Education Work Experience III

Academic Hours: 1
COE 1031 - Cooperative Education Work Experience III. Third supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's major field of study. One hour credit. Cooperative Education offers supervised work experience in a job setting related to the student's field of study. Four semesters of Cooperative Education are offered with 1 semester hour credit available each Fall and Spring term. Credit will be awarded based on 15-19 hours worked per week = 1 hour credit. A maximum of 4 hours of COE credits may be applied toward graduation requirements.

COE 1041 - Cooperative Education Work Experience IV

Academic Hours: 1
COE 1041 - Cooperative Education Work Experience IV. Fourth supervised work experience performed in a job setting related to the student's major field of study. One hour credit. Cooperative Education offers supervised work experience in a job setting related to the student's field of study. Four semesters of Cooperative Education are offered with 1 semester hour credit available each Fall and Spring term. Credit will be awarded based on 15-19 hours worked per week = 1 hour credit. A maximum of 4 hours of COE credits may be applied toward graduation requirements.

COM 1113 - Public Speaking I

Academic Hours: 3
COM/SPT 1113 - Public Speaking I (Co-requisite: ENG 1113 or appropriate placement score for ENG 1113). Study and practice in making speeches for a variety of public forums. Major emphasis is placed on effective speech preparation and delivery. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

COM 1123 - Public Speaking II

Academic Hours: 3
COM/SPT 1123 - Public Speaking II (Prerequisite: COM/SPT 1113). A continuation in the study of public speaking with an emphasis on research, organization and delivery techniques. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

COM 2173 - Interpersonal Communication

Academic Hours: 3
COM/SPT 2173 – Interpersonal Communication (Prerequisite: COM/SPT 1113). Theory and analysis of one-on-one interactions in various settings. The course explores topics such as perception, listening, conflict management, relationship building and maintenance, and relational power. Three hours lecture. Three hours credit.

COV 1123 - Cosmetology Orientation

Career Hours: 3
COV 1123 - Cosmetology Orientation. This course will cover the history, career opportunity, life skills, professional image, Mississippi Cosmetology laws, rules and regulations and communicating for success in the cosmetology industry. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

COV 1245 - Cosmetology Science I

Career Hours: 5
COV 1245 - Cosmetology Science I. This course consists of the study of bacteriology, sterilization, and sanitation. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Five hours credit.

COV 1255 - Cosmetology Science II

Career Hours: 5
COV 1255 - Cosmetology Science II (Prerequisite: COV 1245). This course consists of the study of anatomy and physiology. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Three hours lecture. Six hours laboratory. Five hours credit.

COV 1263 - Cosmetology Science III

Career Hours: 3
COV 1263 - Cosmetology Science III (Prerequisite: COV 1255). This course consists of the application and demonstration of chemistry and electricity. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Three hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

COV 1426 - Hair Care I

Career Hours: 6
COV 1426 - Hair Care I. This course consists of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

COV 1436 - Hair Care II

Career Hours: 6
COV 1436 - Hair Care II (Prerequisite: COV 1426). This course consists of the advanced study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; wigs and hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Two hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

COV 1443 - Hair Care III

Career Hours: 3
COV 1443 - Hair Care III (Prerequisite: COV 1436). This course consists of the practical applications of the study of properties of the hair and scalp; principles of hair design; shampooing, rinsing, and conditioning; haircutting; hairstyling; braiding and braid extensions; hair enhancements; chemical texture services; and hair coloring. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Nine hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

COV 1522 - Nail Care I

Career Hours: 2
COV 1522 - Nail Care I. This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1532 - Nail Care II

Career Hours: 2
COV 1532 - Nail Care II (Prerequisite: COV 1522). This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1542 - Nail Care III

Career Hours: 2
COV 1542 - Nail Care III (Prerequisite: COV 1532). This course consists of basic nail care services including nail structure and growth, manicuring and pedicuring, and advanced nail techniques. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Six hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1622 - Skin Care I

Career Hours: 2
COV 1622 - Skin Care I. This course consists of the introduction to basic skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practices as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1632 - Skin Care II

Career Hours: 2
COV 1632 - Skin Care II (Prerequisite: COV 1622). This course consists of intermediate skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1642 - Skin Care III

Career Hours: 2
COV 1642 - Skin Care III (Prerequisite: COV 1632). This course consists of advanced skin care services including anatomy of skin, disorders of skin, hair removal, facials, and facial makeup. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. Six hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1722 - Salon Business I

Career Hours: 2
COV 1722 - Salon Business I. This course prepares students to operate a successful salon. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 1732 - Salon Business II

Career Hours: 2
COV 1732 - Salon Business II (Prerequisite: COV 1722). This course prepares students to operate a successful salon and seek employment. Included are classroom theory and Clinical practice as governed by Mississippi cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations involved in cosmetology practices and safety precautions associated with each. One hour lecture. Three hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 2816 - Cosmetology Teacher Training I

Career Hours: 6
COV 2816 - Cosmetology Teacher Training I (Prerequisite: Students must have at least two years of active practical experience as a licensed cosmetologist and currently hold a valid Mississippi cosmetology license). Instruction will be given in developing appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

COV 2826 - Cosmetology Teacher Train II

Career Hours: 6
COV 2826 - Cosmetology Teacher Training II (Prerequisite: COV 2816 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in developing appropriate communication skills, effective use of visual aids, identification of various teaching styles, and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

COV 2836 - Cosmetology Teacher Train III

Career Hours: 6
COV 2836 - Cosmetology Teacher Training III (Prerequisite: COV 2816, COV 2826, and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in development of appropriate lesson plans and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Three hours lecture. Nine hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

COV 2846 - Cosmetology Teacher Train IV

Career Hours: 6
COV 2846 - Cosmetology Teacher Training IV (Prerequisite: COV 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Two hours lecture. Twelve hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

COV 2857 - Cosmetology Teacher Train V

Career Hours: 7
COV 2857 - Cosmetology Teacher Training V (Prerequisite: COV 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty-one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit.

COV 2867 - Cosmetology Teacher Train VI

Career Hours: 7
COV 2867 - Cosmetology Teacher Training VI (Prerequisite: COV 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846, COV 2857 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty-one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit.

COV 2877 - Cosemtology Teacher Train VII

Career Hours: 7
COV 2877 - Cosmetology Teacher Training VII (Prerequisite: COV 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846, COV 2857, COV 2867 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty-one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit.

COV 2887 - Cosmetology Teacher Train VIII

Career Hours: 7
COV 2887 - Cosmetology Teacher Training VIII (Prerequisite: COV 2816, COV 2826, COV 2836, COV 2846, COV 2857, COV 2867, COV 2877 and consent of the instructor). Instruction will be given in classroom management techniques; cosmetology laws, rules, and regulations; and practical application of cosmetology instruction. Twenty-one hours laboratory. Seven hours credit.

COV 2951 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology

Career Hours: 1
COV 2951 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology. This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Three hours laboratory. One hour credit.

COV 2952 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology

Career Hours: 2
COV 2952 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology. This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Six hours laboratory. Two hours credit.

COV 2953 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology

Career Hours: 3
COV 2953 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology. This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Nine hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

COV 2954 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology

Career Hours: 4
COV 2954 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology. This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Twelve hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

COV 2955 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology

Career Hours: 5
COV 2955 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology. This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Fifteen hours laboratory. Five hours credit.

COV 2956 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology

Career Hours: 6
COV 2956 - Brush Up Hours in Cosmetology. This course is designed to provide students with brush up hours necessary to qualify students to take the state licensure examination. The instructor and student work closely together to select topics and establish criteria for completion of the project. Eighteen hours laboratory. Six hours credit.

CPT 1123 - Computer Concepts

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 1123 - Computer Concepts. This course is an introduction to the history, terminology, and theory of computer systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in the operation of a mid-range computer. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 1144 - Programming Development Concepts

Technical Hours: 4
CPT 1144 - Programming Development Concepts. This course is an introduction to programming logic and computer systems. Students will gain hands-on experience in the development of computer programs. Three hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

CPT 1313 - Computer Operations

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 1313 - Computer Operations. A study of the operation of computers and peripherals including operations control language, utilities, control commands, and procedures. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 1323 - Survey of Microcomputer Applications

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 1323 - Survey of Microcomputer Applications. This course will introduce word processing, spreadsheet, and database management software with integration of these applications. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 1333 - Operating Platforms

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 1333 - Operating Platforms. This course will provide experience in a variety of operating platforms. Emphasis will be placed on support personnel interaction with the platform to assist users in business environments. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 1353 - Database Design Fundamentals

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 1353 - Database Design Fundamentals. This course is a study of the design of databases. Additional emphasis is placed on creation, manipulation, extraction, and display of data from existing databases. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 1513 - Web Development Concepts

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 1513 - Web Development Concepts. This course is an introduction to the Internet and its uses in the world of business. It includes basic and advanced features of the Internet, World Wide Web, browsers, listservers, and creating web pages. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to create a personalized home page and post it on the Internet, download files using a browser and an FTP program, and send e-mail messages. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 2133 - Career Development

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 2133 - Career Development. This course provides practical exercises in interpersonal skills, the job search process, and the importance of high standards of personal and professional relationships for employment. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 2364 - Team Project Management

Technical Hours: 4
CPT 2364 - Team Project Management. (Prerequisites: CPT 1214 & CNT 1414). This course is designed to generate further experience for the student in working in a team environment. This course targets team based network design and team based program design. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.

CPT 2373 - Network Fundamentals

Technical Hours: 3
CPT 2373 - Network Fundamentals. This course focuses on the fundamentals of computer networking. Two hours lecture. Two hours laboratory. Three hours credit.

CPT 2454 - Game Programming Using Flash & Action Script

Technical Hours: 4
CPT 2454 - Game Programming Using Flash and Action Script (Prerequisites: CPT 2434 or approved equivalent advanced object-oriented programming language. This course is designed to further introduce the student to creating interactive applications, through the format of a game. This course will help the student become more adept at creating functional user interfaces and help them deal with program paths based on user input. Two hours lecture. Four hours laboratory. Four hours credit.