Esthetics

This 600-hour Esthetics Program prepares students for California State Board of Barbering and Cosmetology licensure. In this curriculum, students study theoretical understanding and knowledge as it relates to basic sciences and esthetics practices; perform hands-on manipulative skills as demonstrated on clients in CSM’s skincare treatment lab, while strictly adhering to the California State Board of Cosmetology’sHealth and Safety rules, laws, and regulations; identify the many career opportunities associated with esthetics; and prepare for employment in the esthetics industry by gaining relevant entry level and some advanced skills.

We anticipate an enrollment of approximately 40 students in the first academic year

for the Certificate of Achievement in Esthetics. Of those, based on historic persistence rates, we expect at least 30 students will apply for the certificate each academic year.

Upon completion of certificate requirements, students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and practical aspects of skin care treatments, skin care products, and electrical facial modalities and devices. They will also be able to recognize skin disorders and diseases, common skin conditions, and causes of excessive hair growth, as well as determine whether clients can receive skin care services from a licensed skin care specialist or should be referred to a dermatologist. Students will perform skin care services safely, following the California State Board of Cosmetology’s health and safety rules, laws, and regulations. They will expertly explain advanced skin care treatments, identify how to safely use chemical exfoliations and peels, and understand lash and brow tinting, perming, and their applications. The certificate will also prepare students for the California State Board of Cosmetology’s written esthetician exam, help them identify career opportunities, and prepare them for employment in the skin care industry.

To earn a Certificate of Achievement in Esthetics, students must complete 20specified units, respectively, that prepare them for entry-level jobs, such as Esthetician, skin care specialist, makeup artist, hair removal technician, cosmetic product developer, and independent contractor with all skills developed in the program

A projected undersupply of prospective candidates in community college programs to fill esthetics roles currently exists. There is a labor market supply gap in the Bay region with1,697 annual openings for the Esthetician occupational cluster and 586 annual(3-year average) community college awards for an undersupply of 1,111 students.

There are six community colleges in the Bay Region issuing 221 awards on average annually(last 3 years 2019-2022) on TOP 3007.00 – Cosmetology and Barbering. In the Min-Peninsula Sub-Region, there are two community colleges that issued 54awards on average annually (2019-2022) on this TOP code. In the Mid-Peninsula Sub-Region, there is also a gap with 365 annual openings and 162 annual (3-year average 2019-2022) community college awards for an annual undersupply of 203 students.

 One Bay region college, Skyline College, is in the immediate service region for CSM and offers an esthetician program that produces 36 awards annually (last 3 years; 2019-2022). Four additional colleges in the Bay Area region, Laney, San Jose City, Gavilan, and Solano also offer esthetician programs under the same TOP Code 3007.00 -Cosmetology and Barbering, which produce approximately 167 awards annually(last 3 years) in total. College of San Mateo intends to meet the identified regional labor market demand by contributing to the number of student completers who are prepared to directly enter the workforce.

Course	Title	Units	Year/Semester (Y1 or S1)
ESTI 760	Esthetics Fundamentals	10	S1
ESTI 761	Advanced Esthetics	10	S2

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Skyline College has an Esthetics program in our service area. We have been in contact with their Dean, Michael Kane, and the Cosmetology Faculty Coordinator, Cassidy Ryan-White who are supportive of CSM developing and implementing an Esthetics Certificate of Achievement. The Esthetics program at Skyline is impacted with waitlists, so CSM's program will help alleviate the enrollment pressure point and meet the needs of students in the service area.