Career Certificate - Advanced Esthetics

Program Description

The Advanced Esthetician Vocational Certificate program is designed for the individual who is already working as a registered Facial Skin Care Specialist. This 600 clock hour program is a continuation of the Facials/Skin Care Specialty program and is designed for Facial Skin Care Specialist/Estheticians needing the advanced skills required for employment within the spa industry, medical offices including dermatologist and plastic surgeons, and the medi-spa industry. Each student is strongly encouraged to consult an advisor or counselor prior to course registration.

Program Information

The Advanced Esthetician Vocational Certificate program is a two semester, 600 clock hour program targeted at those who are already working as a registered Facial Skin Care Specialist and is a continuation of the Facials Specialty program at Pensacola State. The program is designed to provide students with the advanced skills required for employment within the spa industry, medical offices, and the new medi-spa industry.  Areas of study include spa therapies, Florida cosmetology laws and rules, exfoliation techniques, microdermabrasion equipment, advanced European treatments, and esthetics chemistry.

Classes begin in the fall semester and there are limited spaces available. The Advanced Esthetician program is offered at the Pensacola campus only. 

Program Admission Requirements

  • Student must have a current Cosmetology or Facialist license.
  • Be at least 16 years of age.
  • High School Dual Enrollment students are welcome.
  • No high school completion or equivalent is required.
  • Be accepted to the college and have completed the entire admissions process.
  • This program is limited access due to equipment and space constraints.

Program Contact:

Mike Listau

Director, Workforce Education

(850) 484-1014

mlistau@pensacolastate.edu

Certificate Requirements (600 ch)

Required Courses

CSP 0105CAdvanced Skin Care I

150 ch

CSP 0106CAdvanced Skin Care II

150 ch

CSP 0264CFacial Treatments

150 ch

CSP 0931CSpecialty Topics

60 ch

CSP 0505Ethical Business Practices

30 ch

CSP 0940LInternship

60 ch

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