Esthetician Business Administration - Associate of Science

The Associate of Science Degree in Aesthetics with an emphasis in Business Administration Entrepreneurial Concentration combines the Esthetician core training, small business entrepreneurship, business communications, theatrical makeup, and office software training to prepare students to open and/or manage a skin care salon or Spa. Students are expected to learn fundamental practices and procedures of skin care services. This includes laboratory instruction in client aesthetics and makeup services. Students are provided with opportunities to develop skills in sales, community and client relations, care of skin, makeup and salon management. Students who successfully complete the Certificate of Achievement in Cosmetology will be able to: • Apply Esthetician, professional makeup and entrepreneurial concepts, procedures, and practices to successfully open, operate, or manage an aesthetics salon, spa, or Medispa; and • Utilize business practices to become successfully employed in the beauty industry.

COSM 055 Introductory Esthetician 2.5 units (FALL 1) COSM 055L Introductory Esthetician Lab 6.5 units (FALL 1) COSM 065 Advanced Esthetician 2.5 units (SPRING 1) COSM 065L Advanced Esthetician Lab 6.5 units (SPRING 1) BUSE 092 Introduction to Business Communication 3.0 units (FALL 2) OR BUSE 119 Business Communications 3.0 units (FALL 2) BUSE 155 Managing the Small Business 3.0 units (FALL 2) BUSE 157 Developing a Plan for the Small Business 3.0 units (SPRING 2) Total Units: 30

The Cosmetology program at San Diego City College is primarily designed for students interested in entering the Cosmetology field and for students pursuing entry-level job opportunities related in cosmetology. The program is designed to provide entry-level skills to students interested in a career in the cosmetology profession. Students are expected to learn fundamental practices and procedures of cosmetology services. This includes laboratory instruction in client cosmetology services. Instructional opportunities provide the student with salon site visitation, guest speakers, exposure to the cosmetology industry, small business concepts and current changes in the field of cosmetology which lead to career opportunities and advancement. Students are provided with opportunities to develop skills in sales, community and client relations, care of skin, hair and nails, as well as salon management. Students participate in practical and theoretical training under the supervision of a State-licensed and community-college-credentialed instructor at all times while enrolled in the program. The program is intended for students pursuing the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology Licensure Exam.

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