Student Catalog and Handbook 2024-2025

Esthetician Certificate (CE11)

The Esthetician 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 to work in a variety of professions that employ estheticians in beauty salon, spas, health clubs, cosmetic stores as well as plastic surgeons' and dermatologist's offices.

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

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

ESTH 1000Introduction to Esthetics

3

ESTH 1010Anatomy and Physiology of the Skin

3

ESTH 1020Skin Care Procedures

4

ESTH 1030Electricity and Facial Treatments with Machines

5

ESTH 1040Advanced Skin Care

3

ESTH 1050Color Theory and Makeup

4

ESTH 1060Esthetics Practicum I

4

ESTH 1070Esthetics Practicum II

4