Esthetics - Certificate


Prepares the student for entry-level positions as an esthetician at a salon, day spa, or at a destination spa.


Successful graduates are prepared to take the Washington State Esthetics Licensing Examination. Students participate in realistic training through the student-operated clinic on campus.

Students perform 25 percent of services on live models as indicated by state law. Services performed include facials, temporary hair removal, makeup, and body wrap techniques. Curriculum includes all related first aid and safety and sanitation procedures.

This program is approximately two quarters in length, depending on the time students need to satisfactorily complete all graduation requirements. The foundation knowledge of our basic program provides students with excellent academic and practical preparation for the Medical Esthetics curriculum.

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED required.

Admission Dates: Fall, Winter, Spring, and Summer quarters

Program Requirements

Catalog No.

Course Name

Credits

ES 103

Skin Physiology & Histology I

4

ES 106

Facial Procedures I

4

ES 112

Temporary Hair Removal I

3

ES 115

Makeup Application Techniques I

2

ES 117

Skin Care & Body Wraps I

3

ES 121

Skin Physiology & Histology II

4

ES 129

Makeup Application Techniques II

2

ES 109

Machine Facials, Electricity & Light Therapy

4

ES 122

Salon Management & State Laws I

2

ES 124

Facial Procedures II

4

ES 127

Temporary Hair Removal II

4

ES 131

Skin Care & Body Wraps II

3

ES 147

Salon Management & State Laws II

2

ES 199

Chemistry for Esthetics

3

Total Credits for Completion

44

Note: Students in the Esthetics program over a summer quarter will receive 600 hours of instruction during their two-quarter certificate program.                                                                                                            

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