Program: Cosmetology Esthetician, A.A.S. - Palo Alto College - Acalog ACMS™

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Palo Alto College

Apr 04, 2025

This AAS degree is designed for students seeking a career in cosmetic treatments for skin. The program prepares the students with the theory and basic skills to successfully pass the State Licensing Examination.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Skincare Specialists

Related Awards

Cosmetology Operator, A.A.S.

Cosmetology Operator Level 2 Certificate

Cosmetology Esthetician Specialty Level 1 Certificate

Total Credit Hours Required: 60

Semester I

CSME 1420 - Orientation to Facial Specialist ***
CSME 1521 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology I ***
ENGL 1301 - Composition I
Choose 1 course from the Additional Communication (90) Core

Semester II

CSME 1447 - Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory ***
CSME 1445 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology II ***
MRKG 1301 - Customer Relations
or credit for CSME 2310 if current Operator License holder
ITSC 1309 - Integrated Software Applications
or credit for CSME 1451 if current Operator License holder

Semester III

CSME 1302 - Applications of Facial and Skin Care Technology I
Choose 1 course from the Social and Behavioral Sciences (80) Core

Semester IV

CSME 2531 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology III
CSME 2233 - Applications of Facial and Skin Care Technology II
Choose 1 course from Creative Arts (50) Core
MRKG 1311 - Principles of Marketing
or credit for CSME 2343 if current Operator License holder

Semester V

ACNT 1303 - Introduction to Accounting I *
Choose 1 course from Mathematics (20) Core
BUSG 2309 - Small Business Management
or credit for CSME 1310 if current Operator License holder
HRPO 2301 - Human Resources Management
or credit for CSME 2237 if current Operator License holder

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s).
A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program.

Additional Program Information

This AAS degree is designed for students seeking a career in cosmetic treatments for skin. The program prepares the students with the theory and basic skills to successfully pass the State Licensing Examination.

Students can use their degree to transfer to a four-year university and earn a Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences. This is a great opportunity for students who may want to enter the workforce as a Cosmetologist and further their education.

NOTE:

* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 12.0401
Major Code: COSE