Esthetician Certificate Program

CE11 - 201003

Program Description

The Cosmetic 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 salons, spas, health clubs, cosmetics stores as well as plastic surgeons' and dermatologist's offices.

Program Specific Information

Students are accepted every other semester based on course and space availability. 

Students must complete ALL COURSES with a grade of C or higher in order to graduate.

Program Length and Availability

4 Semesters

Campus Availability: Hall, Lanier College and Career Academy

Financial Aid

This program is eligible for the Pell Grant and may be eligible for Institutional and State Financial Aid.

Contact a Financial Aid Counselor for eligibility requirements and application materials.

Admissions Requirements

Must be 17 years of age.

High school diploma or GED is required prior to admission.

(Official transcripts or GED scores must be submitted from all colleges and/or high schools attended for credit.)

Request official ACCUPLACER, SAT, or ACT test scores be sent to the Admissions Office or refer to our Admissions Assessment Procedure found here for more options: Admissions Testing – Lanier Technical College.

Curriculum

Program-Specific Core – Total of 33 Hours

ESTH 1000Introduction to Esthetics

3

ESTH 1010A & P of the Skin

3

ESTH 1020Skin Care Procedures

4

ESTH 1030Elect/Facial Treatment/Machine

5

ESTH 1040Advanced Skin Care

3

ESTH 1050Color Theory & Makeup

4

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

ESTH 1060Esthetics Practicum I

4

ESTH 1070Esthetics Practicum II

4

Total Credit Hours: 33

Graduation requirement includes completion of a total of 33 hours in the above areas.

Graduation Plan Certificate in Esthetician (Day and Evening Students)

Semester One

ESTH 1000Introduction to Esthetics

3

ESTH 1010A & P of the Skin

3

ESTH 1020Skin Care Procedures

4

ESTH 1030Elect/Facial Treatment/Machine

5

Total Credit Hours:15

ESTH 1000 - Pre-Req: Regular Admission*

ESTH 1010 - Co-Req: ESTH 1000

ESTH 1020 - Co-Req: ESTH 1010

ESTH 1030 - Co-Req: ESTH 1020

Semester Two

ESTH 1040Advanced Skin Care

3

ESTH 1050Color Theory & Makeup

4

Total Credit Hours:7

Semester Three

ESTH 1060Esthetics Practicum I

4

Total Credit Hours:4

Semester Four

Apply for Graduation

ESTH 1070Esthetics Practicum II

4

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

Total Credit Hours:7

ESTH 1070 - Co-Req: ESTH 1060

COSM 1120 - Pre-Req for Esthetician Program: ESTH 1000 OR Pre-Req for Cosmetology Program: COSM 1000

Total Credit Hours: 33

*Regular Admission means that a student has met all admissions requirements and that the student does not require any learning support classes.

This plan is for informational purposes ONLY. It is not a substitute for meeting with a program advisor each term.