Degree Plans

Esthetician Specialist, Certificate of Completion


  • Academic Year: 2019-2020
  • Division / Department: Human Services & Education / Cosmetology
  • Degree Code: COSMETOLOGY.ES.CERT
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Approved by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation

In addition to meeting admission requirements to the College, individuals who wish to enroll in the Cosmetology program must meet entrance requirements as stated on the Cosmetology website or by contacting the program director for further information.

This program is designed to provide the students with the skills and knowledge for successful entry into the skin care industry. The Level I Certificate Program can be completed by a full-time student in 9 months.

Students who complete the program with a GPA of 2.0 or higher are eligible to receive a Certificate of Completion and take the Texas licensure examinations. This examination is the capstone experience.

Semester I

CSME 1348 Principles of Skin Care 3 hours
CSME 1420 Orientation to Facial Specialist 4 hours
CSME 1521 Principles of Facial/Skin Care Tech I 5 hours
12 hours

Semester II

CSME 1445 Principles of Facial/Skin Care Tech II 4 hours
CSME 1547 Principles Skin Care/Facials/Related Th 5 hours
CSME 2531 Principles of Facials/Skin Care Technology III 5 hours
14 hours
Total hours:26 hours