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 to work in a variety of professions that employ estheticians in beauty salons, spas, health clubs, cosmetic stores as well as plastic surgeons’ and dermatologists’ offices.

Employment Opportunities

Estheticians are eligible to work as a salon or day spa esthetician, medical esthetician, makeup artist, manufacturer’s representative, salesperson or sales manager, cosmetics buyer, esthetics writer or editor, educator, and state licensing inspector or examiner.

Accreditation/Approval

The Cosmetology program at Ogeechee Technical College is regulated by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology, 237 Coliseum Dr., Macon, GA 31217, Phone 478.207.2440. Graduates are eligible to take the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology Examination. Web: www.sos.state.ga.us/plb.

Licensure/Certification

Upon successful completion of the esthetician program, a licensure examination is required to work in the State of Georgia. Information on the licensure exam can be found on the Georgia Secretary of State website (http://sos.georgia.gov/plb/cosmetology).

After obtaining a passing score on both the written and practical examination, a candidate must submit an application for licensure to the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology with the appropriate fee. Passing the written and practical exam does not guarantee licensure. All criminal convictions and any board sanctions must be reviewed by the Board as a consideration for licensure.

Admissions Criteria

  • Submit a completed application and application fee;
  • Be at least 17 years of age;
  • Submit official high school transcript or GED transcript;
  • Submit official college transcripts, if applicable;
  • Meet the following assessment requirements:
Test Reading Writing Numerical Algebra
Accuplacer 55 60 34 NA
Accuplacer (Next Gen) 224 236 229 NA
Compass 70 32 26 NA
SAT 16 15 18 NA
SAT 270 280 310 NA
ACT 14 13 14 NA
ASSET 37 38 32 NA
PSAT 16 15 18 NA
GED NA 145 145 NA
TABE 461 NA 442 NA

Esthetician Curriculum

The curriculum for the Esthetician certificate program is designed for the semester system. A student may enter the program Fall Semester only. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 33 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 975 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.

Program Courses

Occupational Courses (33 Credits)

ESTH 1000Introduction to Esthetics

3

ESTH 1010Anatomy and Phy of the Skin

3

ESTH 1020Skin Care Procedures

4

ESTH 1060Esthetics Practicum I

4

ESTH 1030ELCT&FacialTreatments/Machines

5

ESTH 1040Advanced Skin Care

3

ESTH 1050Color Theory and Makeup

4

COSM 1120Salon Management

3

ESTH 1070Esthetics Practicum II

4

NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.

Program Costs

Tuition/Fees: $3,670

Books/Supplies: $385

Uniform Costs: Approximately $75

Liability Insurance: $10 per fiscal year

Certification Exam: $109

TB Test: $40

Course Supply Fees:

  • ESTH 1020 Skin Care Procedures: $30
  • ESTH 1040 Advanced Skin Care: $30
  • ESTH 1060 Practicum I: $30

(Costs are estimates and are subject to change.)