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Esthetics Technology (C55230)

Certificate

The Esthetics Technology curriculum provides competency-based knowledge, scientific/artistic principles and hands-on fundamentals associated with the art of skincare. The curriculum provides a simulated salon environment that enables students to develop manipulative skills. Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional Esthetics Technology, business/human relations, product knowledge, and other related topics. Graduates should be prepared to take the North Carolina Cosmetology State Board Licensing Exam and upon passing be licensed and qualify for employment in beauty and cosmetic/skincare salons, as a platform artist, and in related businesses.

Students may be required to take developmental courses in Math and/or English as a result of high school GPA or pre-enrollment placement tests.  Therefore, the student may need more than the minimum number of semester hours listed for graduation. Consult a program advisor for more information. 

This program qualifies for a prorated amount of federal and/or state financial aid.

Fall Semester  (8 Credits)

course

class

lab

Clinic

work Exp.

credit

COS 119 Esthetics Concepts I 

2

0

0

0

2

COS  120 Esthetics Salon I

0

18

0

0

6

Spring Semester (8 Credits)

course

class

lab

Clinic

work Exp.

credit

COS 125 Esthetics Concepts II

2

0

0

0

2

COS 126 Esthetics Salon II

0

18

0

0

6

 Total Semester Credit Hours in Program: 16