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:
Effective January 2023, per Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers testing agency in Georgia, PSI Agency: any individual applying for a Master Cosmetology or Esthetic license shall pass both a board approved written and practical examination within a 12 month period after having obtained the required credit hours as of their last day of class or individual shall be required to repeat a portion or all of such required credit hours depending upon the amount of time that has passed since the required credit hours were obtained.
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