Esthetician

Program Overview

The Esthetician program at Cerritos College is a comprehensive 59-63.5 unit program that prepares students for a career in the beauty industry. The program covers a wide range of topics, including skin care, skin beautification, health and safety, and business management. Graduates of the program are eligible to take the state licensing exam to become licensed estheticians.

Program Outline

Outline:

• Program Structure: The program consists of 59.0 - 63.5 units, spread across five terms.
• Course Schedule:
• Fall 2023:
English Composition, Mathematics, Humanities, Introduction to Skin Care A, Introduction to Skin Beautification A, Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry.
• Spring 2024: Introduction to Skin Care B, Introduction to Skin Beautification B, Advanced Skin Care A, Advanced Skin Beautification A, Advanced Skin Care B, Advanced Skin Beautification B, Business in the Beauty Industry, State Board Preparation-Esthetician License.
• Summer 2024: Health & Wellness, Elective.
• Fall 2024: Natural Sciences, Communication and Analytical Thinking, Elective, Elective.
• Spring 2025: U.S. History or Government, Elective, Elective, Elective.
• Modules:
• English Composition:
Develops critical thinking, reading, and writing skills.
• Mathematics: Meets the general education math requirement.
• Humanities: Explores various disciplines like history, literature, philosophy, and art.
• Introduction to Skin Care A & B: Introduces fundamentals of skin care, anatomy, and physiology.
• Introduction to Skin Beautification A & B: Covers techniques for facials, masks, and other treatments.
• Advanced Skin Care A & B: Focuses on advanced techniques and specialized treatments.
• Advanced Skin Beautification A & B: Further develops skills in advanced facials, peels, and microdermabrasion.
• Health and Safety in the Beauty Industry: Covers safety protocols, infection control, and hygiene.
• Science in the Beauty Industry: Explores the science behind skincare products and treatments.
• Business in the Beauty Industry: Provides skills in managing a beauty business.
• State Board Preparation-Esthetician License: Prepares students for the state licensing exam.
• Health & Wellness: Fulfills the general education health requirement.
• Natural Sciences: Explores various scientific disciplines like biology, chemistry, and physics.
• Communication and Analytical Thinking: Develops critical thinking and effective communication skills.
• U.S. History or Government: Fulfills the general education history/government requirement.
• Electives: Allows students to explore other areas of interest.

Careers:

• Salary: $27,000 to over $208,000 with an average of $57,000.
• Careers:
• Skin Care Specialists
• Barbers
• First-Line Supervisors of Personal Service and Entertainment and Recreation Workers, Except Gambling Services
• Hairdressers, Hairstylists, and Cosmetologists
• Makeup Artists, Theatrical and Performance
• Manicurists and Pedicurists
• Personal Service Managers, All Other; Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling; and Managers, All Other
• Shampooers

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