Aesthetician
Aesthetician Technical Diploma
Program Code: 30-502-3
For more information: wctc.edu/aesthetician
Aestheticians are skin care specialists who perform a variety of facial and body treatments to help their clients maintain the health and appearance of their skin. Learn to perform basic facials, spa body treatments, waxing, specialized massage, hair removal and makeup application.
The minimum required course grades and program grade point average (GPA) for students under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
Program GPA = 2.0
Build your degree along a career pathway. Start with a couple of courses or an entry-level credential to enter the job market in your area of interest, then continue with higher credentials on your educational path for job advancement and higher wages.
Career Pathway
This WCTC program prepares students to obtain the required licensure to be employed/practice in the state of Wisconsin. The College does not guarantee its curriculum matches the requirements for preparation, examinations, or licensure for other states.
Program Outcomes
- Perform aesthetic treatments.
- Perform chemical services.
- Apply business practices for industry success.
- Utilize electrotherapy techniques.
Critical Life Skills
To help our students prepare for success in a workplace and society that is increasingly global, multi-cultural, and collaborative, all students are given opportunities to develop and demonstrate Critical Life Skills, both in and out of the classroom. The following Critical Life Skills are learning outcomes for WCTC students.
- Communication: Demonstrate appropriate communication.
- Critical Thinking/Problem Solving: Demonstrate critical thinking skills to analyze situations and solve problems.
- Relationships: Demonstrate effective interpersonal skills.
- Self-management: Demonstrate responsible and respectful behavior.
Listed below are the required courses for the program. To view the recommended sequence for taking courses click on the plan of study tab(s) above. Work with your Academic Advisor to design a program plan!
View your Program Matrix to find out when each course will be offered (term and time of day).
Code | Title | Credits |
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Core Courses | ||
502-100 | Facial Treatments 1 | 2 |
502-101 | Spa Ecology | 1 |
502-102 | Hair Removal Techniques | 1 |
502-103 | AGS1 - Pre-service Skills | 3 |
502-104 | Facial Treatments 2 | 1 |
502-105 | Aesthetic Spa Treatments | 2 |
502-106 | AGS2 - Fundamental Skills | 2 |
502-107 | Makeup Techniques | 1 |
502-108 | Specialty Facial & Body | 2 |
502-109 | AGS3 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
502-110 | Spa Business & Law | 2 |
502-111 | AGS4 - State Board Skills | 3 |
806-100 | Anatomy/Physiology Aesthetics | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 806-177 | ||
Total Credits | 24 |
First Year | ||
---|---|---|
Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
502-100 | Facial Treatments 1 | 2 |
502-101 | Spa Ecology | 1 |
502-102 | Hair Removal Techniques | 1 |
806-100 | Anatomy/Physiology Aesthetics | 1 |
Credits | 5 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
502-103 | AGS1 - Pre-service Skills | 3 |
502-104 | Facial Treatments 2 | 1 |
502-105 | Aesthetic Spa Treatments | 2 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer Term | ||
502-106 | AGS2 - Fundamental Skills | 2 |
502-107 | Makeup Techniques | 1 |
502-110 | Spa Business & Law | 2 |
Credits | 5 | |
Fall Term 1 | ||
502-108 | Specialty Facial & Body | 2 |
502-109 | AGS3 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
502-111 | AGS4 - State Board Skills | 3 |
Credits | 8 | |
Total Credits | 24 |