Esthetician Certificate (CE11)
The Esthetician certificate program is designed to offer esthetics training for entry-level students. Completion of the program prepares students to sit for the Esthetics licensure examination given by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers and to work in a variety of professions that employ estheticians in beauty salons, spas, health clubs, cosmetics stores as well as plastic surgeons’ and dermatologists’ offices.
NOTE:
In compliance with GA Code §43-10-8 (2015), anyone applying on or after July 1, 2015, for a certificate of registration with the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers must meet the following new requirement:
- Pass the board approved examinations, both written and practical, within a 24-month period after having obtained the required credit hours.
Applicants for a certificate of registration who have not tested within the 24-month period will be required by the board to repeat all of the required credit hours before retaking the exam. Applicants who fail to pass the written or the practical examination will receive a written statement from the board or the board's designee, stating the manner in which the applicant was deficient. WGTC students required to retest under the new board guidelines must contact an instructor to arrange to retake the required courses, including practicums and topics related to state board preparation.
According to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers, a person may be denied the opportunity to take the licensing examination and/or may be denied a license if the person has been convicted of a felony or any crime violating federal or state controlled substance laws or other grounds as specified by law.
Career Opportunities
Graduate may find employment as estheticians in a variety of settings, including beauty salons, spas, health clubs, cosmetics stores, as well as plastic surgeons’ and dermatologists’ offices.
Credit Required for Completion: Minimum of 33 credit hours
Curriculum
Occupational Courses