Master Aesthetician
Master Aesthetician Associate of Applied Science Degree
Program Code 10-502-1
For more information: wctc.edu/skin-care-adv
Go beyond the basics of aesthetics by learning the skills and techniques needed to perform skin care services in medical settings. This program provides training in advanced skin treatments like chemical peels, microdermabrasion and various laser treatments. Train to work in plastic surgery, dermatology, medical spas and other medical environments.
The minimum required course grades and cumulative grade point average (GPA) for students admitted to this program, under this catalog are:
Core Courses = C
General Studies 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 chemical services up to medium depth peel in medical and spa settings.
- Perform advanced level, face and body aesthetic treatments in medical and spa settings.
- Apply business practices for industry success.
- Perform electrotherapy techniques in medical and spa settings.
- Develop client treatment plans.
- Perform IPL, and Class 2 laser treatments, under physician supervision in medical and spa settings.
- Develop ethical therapeutic relationships with clients/patients.
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 |
502-112 | Intro to Advanced Aesthetics | 2 |
502-113 | Laser Theory & Applications | 2 |
502-114 | Laser Treatments & Procedures | 2 |
502-115 | Advanced Makeup Techniques | 2 |
502-116 | Advanced Aesthetic Clinic 1 | 2 |
502-117 | Advanced Facial Treatments | 1 |
502-118 | Advanced Body Treatments | 1 |
502-119 | Advanced Aesthetic Clinic 2 | 3 |
502-120 | Medical Conditions and Care | 2 |
502-121 | Trends/Approaches to Skin Care | 1 |
502-122 | Advanced Aesthetic Clinic 3 | 3 |
806-100 | Anatomy/Physiology Aesthetics | 1 |
Approved Substitute: 806-177 | ||
General Studies | ||
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-223 | ||
801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 801-198 | ||
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
809-166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & App | 3 |
809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Approved Substitute: 809-198 | ||
Total Credits | 60 |
First Year | ||
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Spring Term 1 | Credits | |
502-100 | Facial Treatments 1 | 2 |
502-101 | Spa Ecology | 1 |
502-102 | Hair Removal Techniques | 1 |
804-123 | Math w Business Apps | 3 |
806-100 | Anatomy/Physiology Aesthetics | 1 |
Credits | 8 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
502-103 | AGS1 - Pre-service Skills | 3 |
502-104 | Facial Treatments 2 | 1 |
502-105 | Aesthetic Spa Treatments | 2 |
809-199 | Psychology of Human Relations | 3 |
Credits | 9 | |
Summer Term | ||
502-106 | AGS2 - Fundamental Skills | 2 |
502-107 | Makeup Techniques | 1 |
502-110 | Spa Business & Law | 2 |
801-136 | English Composition 1 | 3 |
Credits | 8 | |
Fall Term 1 | ||
502-108 | Specialty Facial & Body | 2 |
502-109 | AGS3 - Advanced Skills | 3 |
502-111 | AGS4 - State Board Skills | 3 |
Credits | 8 | |
Fall Term 2 | ||
502-112 | Intro to Advanced Aesthetics | 2 |
502-116 | Advanced Aesthetic Clinic 1 | 2 |
502-117 | Advanced Facial Treatments | 1 |
809-166 | Intro to Ethics: Theory & App | 3 |
Credits | 8 | |
Second Year | ||
Spring Term 1 | ||
502-113 | Laser Theory & Applications | 2 |
502-114 | Laser Treatments & Procedures | 2 |
502-120 | Medical Conditions and Care | 2 |
Credits | 6 | |
Spring Term 2 | ||
502-115 | Advanced Makeup Techniques | 2 |
502-118 | Advanced Body Treatments | 1 |
502-119 | Advanced Aesthetic Clinic 2 | 3 |
Credits | 6 | |
Summer Term | ||
502-121 | Trends/Approaches to Skin Care | 1 |
502-122 | Advanced Aesthetic Clinic 3 | 3 |
801-196 | Oral/Interpersonal Comm | 3 |
Credits | 7 | |
Total Credits | 60 |