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.
Important Esthetician Certificate Program Admissions Information
The Esthetician Certificate program is an in-demand program with limited seats for each cohort. Each cohort generally accepts 16 students. It is important to understand that acceptance into the program for a semester does not guarantee registration into a cohort during that semester. It does, however, place you on a list of accepted students in order of the date you were officially accepted to the program. The program advisor will notify students during the registration period for the upcoming term if they have a seat in a cohort for that term. While students can indicate their preference for a day or evening cohort, the request cannot be guaranteed.
If offered enrollment for a cohort and the student declines, the student’s spot will be forfeited and will be removed from the waitlist. In order to be placed back on the waitlist, the student will need to submit a new application for admission and be accepted again. The student will be placed on the waitlist based on the new date of acceptance.
If registered for a cohort, a student will be required to attend a mandatory program orientation prior to the start of the semester. Students will be notified by the program advisor of the date and time of the orientation once registered for a cohort.
If a student decides to pursue a different program while waiting for the next available cohort, the student must contact admissions prior to changing programs in order to remain on the list.
Cohorts by Semester*:
Fall 2022: Two (2) Day Cohorts
Spring 2023: One (1) Day Cohort
Summer: 2023: One (1) Evening Cohort
Fall 2023: Two (2) Day Cohorts
*Cohorts are subject to change based on resource availability.
Typical Cohort Schedule:
Day Cohort:
- Semester 1: Two (2) days a week, 8:00am-3:30pm
- Semester 2: Four (4) days a week, 8:00am-4:00pm
- Semester 3: Two (2) days a week, 8:00am-3:30pm
Evening Cohort:
- Semester 1: Four (4) days a week, 5:00pm-8:45pm
- Semester 2: Four (4) days a week, 5:00pm-8:45pm
- Semester 3: Four (4) days a week, 5:00pm-8:45pm
- Semester 4: Four (4) days a week, 5:00pm-8:45pm
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
Please Note: Program has limited capacity. Registration is first come, first serve. Admittance to the program does not guarantee registration for courses.
- 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 and Spring Semester only. To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 33 semester credit hours. The program requires a minimum of 1000 contact hours and generally takes 3 semesters to complete.
Program Courses
Occupational Courses (33 Credits)
NOTE: “C” or higher grade is required for all the above courses.
Program Costs
Tuition ($100 per credit hour: $3,300
Fees ($370 per semester): $1,110
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.)