COS 130A - Esthetics I

    Recent Professors
    Yelena Lipilina, Tiffany M. Avery
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2027, Fall 2026, Spring 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Difficulty
    5.5Moderateout of 10
    Credits
    11
    Prerequisite
    Prior to registering, students must attend orientation.
    Spring 2027 Sections
    View Spring 2027 sections of COS 130A
    Transfers To
    Not transferable
    Description
    Students will acquire the skills required to render professional services as an Esthetician. Students are provided with basic knowledge of the theory and practice pertaining to esthetics and skin care. Theory and practical training includes professional image and ethics, sanitation, disinfection, and safety, standard massage, client consultation, skin analysis, and makeup color theory. Students begin to prepare for the State board examination to obtain the Esthetician license. Students are required to attend a field trip. Esthetics I is the first course in a sequence of two in which students are required to complete 300 hours of practice on one another. Prior to registering, students must attend orientation.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu 4:30pm–5:50pm, Mon Tue Wed Thu 6:00pm–9:50pm