Alamo Colleges District

Alamo Colleges District

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Serving the Bexar County community through its programs and services that help students succeed in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in today’s world. Today, five colleges fulfill this promise with a vast array of courses and 2-year degrees.
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Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Lakeview College

Northeast Bexar County
Est. 2007

Serving more than 6,000 students from the ten Metrocom Communities and northeast San Antonio. Named “Best Institutional Facility” by Live Oak Economic Development.
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Northwest Vista College

Northwest Vista College

Northwest San Antonio
Est. 1995

Creating opportunites for success by offering quality academic, technical and life-long learning experiences to its diverse communities in a collaborative, student-centered, data-informed and shared leadership environment.
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Palo Alto College

Palo Alto College

South San Antonio
Est. 1985

Top 10 finalist for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, the nation’s signature recognition of high achievement and performance in America’s community colleges.
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St. Philip’s College

St. Philip’s College

East and Southwest
San Antonio
Est. 1898

A comprehensive public community college whose mission is to empower our diverse student population through educational achievement and career readiness.
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San Antonio College

San Antonio College

Midtown
Est. 1925

San Antonio College is named in the top 150 community colleges in the nation by Aspen Institute, and is ranked among the Top 10 colleges for Hispanics by Hispanic Outlook Magazine.
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Cosmetology Esthetician Specialty Level 1 Certificate

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This certificate 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 for entry into the skin care industry.

With this award, you may seek jobs such as:

Skincare Specialists

Stackable Awards:

Cosmetology Esthetician, A.A.S.

Related Awards:

Cosmetology Operator A.A.S.

Cosmetology Operator Level 2 Certificate

Cosmetology Nail Technician Level 1 Certificate

Total Credit Hours Required: 27

Semester I

CSME 1420 - Orientation to Facial Specialist ***
CSME 1521 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology I ***

Semester II

CSME 1445 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology II ***
CSME 1447 - Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory ***

Semester III

CSME 1302 - Applications of Facial and Skin Care Technology I

Semester IV

CSME 2233 - Applications of Facial and Skin Care Technology II *
CSME 2531 - Principles of Facial and Skin Care Technology III

Milestone Course(s)

*** denotes Milestone course(s)

A milestone course is a course that is critical for success in this program as determined by the Faculty of the Alamo Colleges District.

Additional Program Information

To be admitted to this cohort-based program the student must obtain an application from an advisor. Once the application is submitted the student will be invited for an interview that will clarify the program requirements. Based upon the outcome of the interview, the student will be admitted to the program and the student will complete Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations (TDLR) forms Student Permit Application and a Notice of Ineligibility for License Form before enrolling in the program.

For further information, refer to the Cosmetology website: http://alamo.edu/pac/cosmetology

Notes:

* Capstone Course
CIP Code: 12.0401
Major Code: ESTI

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