Program Requirements for Esthetician
Program Description
The Esthetician Program provides basic and advanced esthetics training for entry-level students. The program prepares students to sit for the Esthetician state licensure examinations given by the Georgia State Board of Cosmetology and Barbers. Students will develop the skills necessary to work in a variety of professions that employ Estheticians in beaty salons, spas, health clubs, and cosmetics stores, as well as, in plastic surgeons and dermatologists' offices.
Program Length and Availability
The Esthetician Program takes three (3) semesters to complete.
Campus availability is only on the Athens Campus.
Admissions Process
The Esthetician Program admits 18 students every Fall and Spring semesters. Prospective students may gain admission to the college, but this does not guarantee registration into a cohort during that semester. Due to high student interest, program faculty has designed a selection process. Applicants must meet and satisfy all program requirements to receive consideration for admission to the Esthetician TCC program.
Applicants must submit the following information to the Admissions Office:
- Completed and signed application for admission and a $25 nonrefundable application fee
- Official high school or GED transcripts and/or official college transcripts from all colleges from all colleges attended in the past (See General Admission Requirements)
- Valid ACCUPLACER, COMPASS, ASSET, SAT, or ACT test scores (see ACCUPLACER Placement Examination)
- Proof of legal presence in the United States
Program Admission Requirements
- Upon admission to the college, applicants must obtain an Esthetician program packet from the Program Chair, Ms. Teresa Bowles (Office I-412).
- Attend a mandatory program informational session and bring required documents in the program packet. These informational sessions are held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month at 2:30 pm in building I-405.
Application Deadlines
- Fall Semester - June 1st
- Spring Semester - September 1st
Applicants not selected for the program may reapply during subsequent admission intake period.