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Submitter's Information

Name

Casandra Greene

Title

Curriculum Programs Coordinator

Region

Inland Empire/Desert

College

Riverside City College

CTE Dean

CTE Dean's Name

Shari Yates

CTE Dean's Email

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Program Details

Program Title

Esthetician Concepts

Submission Type

New Program

TOPs Code

Cosmetology and Barbering (300700)

Projected Start Date

05/01/25

Catalog Description

The Esthetician Concepts program prepares individuals to provide professional cosmetic services in salons, spas, resorts, casinos and other related industry establishments.  This includes courses in skin care, hair removal, makeup and other cosmetic services, safety and sanitation, management, customer service, and preparation for practicing as licensed estheticians in the state of California.  Courses in applicable professional labor laws and regulations in the esthetician industry, physiology, anatomy, electricity and ergonomics are also covered in depth.  Emphasis is placed on passing state licensing exam and industry entry skills.

Enrollment Completer Projections

approximately 90 students annually.

Program Proposal Attributes

Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
  • A.S. Degree (S)
Program Goal

Upon successful completion of this program, students should be able to:

  1. Deduce valid conclusions, compare viable techniques and apply principles in preparation of the California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology practical and written exam.
  2. Identify and analyze concepts leading to synthesis of theory for the state board written exam.  Produce a business plan and portfolio.
  3. Demonstrate entry level skills in a clinic laboratory setting.  Demonstrate workplace behaviors (soft skills) necessary for success in the cosmetology industry.

Course Units and Hours

Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)

n/a

Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)

60

Course Report

Program Requirements Narrative

Required Courses:   20    .units

Course

Title

Units

Sequencing

COS-62A1

Esthetician Concepts Level A1

5.0

Term 1

COS-62A2

Esthetician Concepts Level A2

5.0

Term 2

COS-62B1

Esthetician Concepts Level B1

5.0

Term 3

COS-62B2

Esthetican Concepts Level B2

5.0

Term 4

 

Total Program Units:      20 .units

Program Requirements

Required Courses:   20    .units

Course

Title

Units

Sequencing

COS-62A1

Esthetician Concepts Level A1

5.0

Term 1

COS-62A2

Esthetician Concepts Level A2

5.0

Term 2

COS-62B1

Esthetician Concepts Level B1

5.0

Term 3

COS-62B2

Esthetican Concepts Level B2

5.0

Term 4

 

Total Program Units:      20 .units

Supporting Documents

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Inland/Empire Desert Regional Questions

Submission Details

Published at

09/12/24 - 01:59 PM

Status

Recommended

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Torri McGarity   ·  10/07/24

Received regional recommendation at the 10-7- 2024 IEDRC Deans Meeting.