Esthetician Certificate

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Program Code

ESTH.CERT

Department Title

Program Description

Estheticians specialize in the beautification of the skin by performing cosmetic skin treatments such as facials, superficial chemical peels, body treatments, and waxing. Students enrolled in the TVCC cosmetology programs gain experience in basic manipulative and theoretical skills necessary to become a licensed esthetician.

This program is not designed to transfer.

TVCC's esthetician program is a one-semester technical program. Students may enter the esthetician certificate during the spring semester of each year. There is no special selection criteria for the esthetician certificate program. The program is block scheduled on the Athens Campus from 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday each spring semester.

Students enrolled in the esthetician certificate program will obtain a minimum of 750 clock hours to satisfy the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) requirements. These hours will be obtained by completing 562 hours of in-class instruction and 188 hours distance (online) education.

Note: Criminal history may disqualify individuals from obtaining or maintaining any cosmetology certifications.

Grade Scheme

Undergraduate

Degree

Level 1 Certificate

Cip Code

12.0408