A.S. in Esthetician
Students completing this degree are educated and trained in the fundamental skills needed to successfully complete and pass the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Esthetics Examination. The program provides a distinct education in esthetic applications, values, theoretical science and State Board preparedness, which includes, but is not limited to: makeup design, training in electrical modalities, hair removal, facials for specific skin types/conditions and proper sanitation and disinfecting procedures. The course also provides interpersonal interaction with clients and other students.
The focus is on personal satisfaction, study/learning skills, trained applications/procedures, and professionalism; skills useful to become a successful licensed technician ready for an entry-level career in the field of esthetics.
A.S. Degree Level Student Learning Outcomes
Students completing the Esthetician A.S. Degree will:
- Demonstrate intermediate/advanced skills for application of products, procedures andmodalities at a level appropriate to enter the esthetic workplace as well as pass their CaliforniaState Board of Barbering and Cosmetology, Esthetics examination.
This degree requires meeting the Citrus College General Education and proficiency requirements combined with successful completion (grades of "C" and above) of the following major requirements:
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required courses: | ||
| ESTH 140 | Esthetician I | 8 |
| ESTH 141 | Esthetician II | 8 |
| ESTH 142 | Salon Success - Full-time | 3 |
| or ESTH 144 & ESTH 145 | Salon Success Part I - Part-time and Esthetician Salon Success Part II | |
| Total Units | 19 | |
1.5-Year Curriculum Map Example
This map represents one possible pathway through the program and is only for reference.
*It is highly recommended that you make an appointment to create a customized education plan that fits your needs.
Note: Co-requisite MATH course (2 units) and/or substitute ENGL 101E (5 units) may be needed based on placement.
| Fall Term 1 | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ESTH 140 | Esthetician I | 8 |
| ESTH 141 | Esthetician II | 8 |
| Units | 16 | |
| Winter Term 1 | ||
| ESTH 142 | Salon Success - Full-time | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 1 | ||
| ENGL 101 or ENGL 101H |
Reading and Composition or Reading and Composition - Honors |
4 |
| MATH 160 |
Mathematics for Everyday Living - A Liberal Arts Course or Introductory Statistics or Introductory Statistics - Honors |
4 |
| KIN 118 |
Meditation and Mindfulness or Fitness for Life or Health and Wellness in Society or Health and Wellness - Honors or Introduction to Nutrition |
3 |
| ARCH 250 |
History of Architecture: Prehistory to Mannerism or History of Architecture: Baroque to the Present Day or Art History - Fundamentals of Global Art History or Art History - Topics in Contemporary Art or History of Photography or Introduction to the Visual Arts or Motion Picture Appreciation or Motion Picture Appreciation - Honors or History of Dance or History of Rock and Roll or Introduction to Theatre Arts or Introduction to Theatre Arts - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Summer Term 1 | ||
| HIST 107 |
History of the United States before 1877 or History of the United States before 1877 - Honors or History of the United States since 1877 or History of the United States since 1877 - Honors or History of the African-Americans to 1876 or History of the African-Americans since 1876 or History of Women in the United States or American Government and Politics or American Government and Politics - Honors |
3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Fall Term 2 | ||
| SPCH 100 |
Interpersonal Communication or Interpersonal Communication - Honors or Public Address or Public Address - Honors or Small Group Communication |
3 |
| ETHN 101 or ETHN 116 |
Introduction to Ethnic Studies or Introduction to Chicano/Latino Studies |
3 |
| ENGL 290 |
Ethnic Voices in Film or Children's Literature or Children's Literature - Honors or Literature of the Bible or American Food And Culture: Global Origins, History, and Current Impacts or Great Religions of the World or Introduction to LGBTQ Studies |
3 |
| ANTH 212 & 212L |
Introduction to Physical Anthropology and Introduction to Physical Anthropology Lab |
4 |
| Units | 13 | |
| Winter Term 2 | ||
| BUS 130 | Introduction to Business | 3 |
| Units | 3 | |
| Spring Term 2 | ||
| ITIS 130 | Microcomputer Applications I | 4 |
| ACCT 101 or ACCT 101H |
Financial Accounting or Financial Accounting - Honors |
4 |
| ECON 101 or ECON 101H |
Principles of Macroeconomics or Principles of Macroeconomics - Honors |
3 |
| BUS 132 or BUS 152 |
Business, Ethics and Society or Business Communications |
3 |
| Units | 14 | |
| Total Units | 66 | |
Note: Course selections may affect total unit value.
Career Opportunities
There are a variety of careers you can do with this major.
To explore more about this major, schedule an appointment with a career counselor.