Esthetician Certificate

Gavilan College offers a comprehensive skin care program that will meet the California Board of Cosmetology requirements for licensure. State licensing Requires 600 lab hours for the practice of Esthetics. The certificate requires additional hours.

Two courses are offered to meet the requirements for licensure: Scientific Skin Care and Advanced Scientific Skin Care. The curriculum includes, but is not limited to, the study of the skin and its appendages, massage, masks and peels, use of skin care machines, product knowledge, light therapy, botanical and chemical therapy, sanitation, salon operation and Cosmetology State Board regulations. Instruction also includes client service.

Certificate of Completion in Esthetics

The Certificate of Completion in Esthetics requires 2 courses:

COS 220 - Scientific Skin Care
COS 221 - Advanced Scientific Skin Care

Each course is 16 weeks long. Students will need to complete a total of 600 hours during the two courses before applying to the State Board for their license.

Offered In The Evenings, Spring 2017
Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:45pm
Saturdays: 8am - 4:30pm

Please note:

Unit Fee:$46.00 per unit plus any campus fees
Kit Fee: $800.00 Prepaid to Esthetics dept. (Tools & Professional Product)
Additional Supplies: $150.00 (explained in class)
Prices subject to change. Financial Aid is available, please contact Financial Aid office to see if you qualify.
Sorry , no credit is available for Kit payment.

For More Information Call the Departmental Assistant: (408) 848-4884