Esthetician Certificate of Achievement

Esthetics Certificate of Achievement

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Related Degrees & Certificates

Program	Units
CS Certificate of Specialization: Not Transcript Reported
Cosmetology To Esthetician Crossover	9 units

Career Opportunities

Independent Contractor, Skin Care Specialist, Waxing Specialist, and Esthetician.

Program Learning Outcomes

Students completing this program will be able to:

Complete 600 hours in the Esthetician Program.
Successfully pass the California State Board Esthetician written and practical exam.
Identify career and continuing educational options in the fields of Cosmetology and Esthetics, and plan actions towards achieving those goals and objectives.
Critically consider, analyze and research special issues in Esthetics and their effects on society.
Recognize the importance of and practice ethical behavior in a professional work setting, both within the work force and within the community.
Demonstrate Esthetics applied efforts.

Program Overview

This program prepares students for licensing as an Esthetician in California. The Esthetics program requires 600 hours of comprehensive training in all facets of the Esthetics industry. Courses focus on theoretical foundation, practical manipulative skills, business knowledge, career development in the field, and the professional and ethical training needed for licensing through the State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology. Prepared with excellent entry-level and some advanced skills, students are able to work in many facets of the beauty industry.

Skyline College's Esthetics Program is approved by the California Board of Barbering and Cosmetology.

ADMISSIONS PROCEDURES AND REQUIREMENTS: The Esthetics Certificate of Achievement requires the completion of a special application to be completed online. For further information on the Estshetics Program please visit the Barbering, Cosmetology & Esthetics program website.

Program Requirements

Required Course (27 units):		Units
ESTI 701	Esthetics Fundamentals I	6 units
ESTI 702	Esthetics Fundamentals ll	6 units
ESTI 703	Esthetics Intermediate Concepts l	6 units
ESTI 704	Esthetics Intermediate Concepts ll	6 units
ESTI 725	State Board Written Exam Preparation - Esthetics	3 units

Students can earn hours by taking the following:		Units
COSM 747	Advanced Hair Removal	2 units
COSM 767	Eyelash Enhancements	1.5 units
ESTI 750	Esthetics Spa Workshop	1 unit

		Units

Total Required Units: 27

NOTE: Additional hours to meet the 600-hour state minimum may be earned by enrolling in BUS. 150 (Entrepreneurship - Small Business Management) and/or COSM 717 (Advanced Makeup) and/or COSM 747 (Advanced Skin Care and Hair Removal) and/or COSM 767 (Eyelash Enhancements).