Esthetics

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Admission Requirements

All perspective students must apply to Campbellsville University through admissions at www.campbellsvilleuniversity.edu or 1 University Dr., UPO 812, Campbellsville, KY 42718. Submit an official high school transcript or official GED score. Admittance will be at the discretion of the school director.

Students with a felony conviction will have to get approval from the state board to attend classes.

Hours of Instruction

Full time students are scheduled 32 hours per week. The state of Kentucky requires a minimum of 20 hours per week attendance, no more than eight (8) per day attended, no more than forty (40) hours per week.

Tuition

ESTHETICS PROGRAM

Tuition $12,000.00

Kit Fee $2,000.00

TOTAL $14,000.00

The esthetics course requires 750 clock hours for completion. The first 188 hours of instruction is general theory class, both clinical and classroom. Theory and clinical instruction will cover the following subjects:

Course Name	Description	Clock Hours
Theory	Detailed theoretical and practical instruction in all aspects of the students program as guided by the textbook and workbook. Written testing and evaluation covered in the State Board Review Book.	188 hours
Sciences	Advanced treatments and techniques including machines, electrical apparatus’, microdermabrasion, chemical exfoliation, nutrition, aromatherapy and reflexology.	240 hours
Facial Treatments	Basic facial treatments performed from skin analysis including cleansing, toning, massaging, towel steaming, applying masques and moisturizing are taught. Advanced facial treatments incorporate the use of additives and serums.	86 hours
Lash/Brow Treatments	The safe and specific instruction for permanently coloring/enhancing the eyelashes and eyebrows.	5 hours
Makeup	This segment teaches the theory of color in relation to skin tones and undertones. It teaches preparation and application of facial makeup, corrective makeup, special occasion makeup, day and nighttime makeup, and specific application techniques.	68 hours
Hair Removal	This segment focuses on professional hair removal through waxing, tweezing, and chemical depilatories. Areas of required removal are the eyebrow, lip, face, leg and bikini lines.	65 hours
Spa/Salon Management	This segment includes teaching the requirements necessary to manage a clean and sanitary spa/salon. Subjects include: customer service, front desk and reception, managerial responsibilities, product control and disbursement. A salon project designed to provide the student with a business plan after graduation is also required.	40 hours
Advanced Techniques	Including in-depth chemical application, lamination, enhancements, machine tools, etc.	58 hours
TOTAL		750 hours

As stated in Section 13 of Kentucky State Board of Cosmetology’s Regulations, the regular course of instruction for esthetician students shall consist of courses relating to the subject areas identified in this section. (1) Basics: (a) History and Career Opportunities; (b) Professional Image; and (c) Communication. (2) General Sciences: (a) Infection Control: Principles and Practices; (b) General Anatomy and Physiology; (c) Basics of Chemistry; (d) Basics of Electricity; and (e) Basics of Nutrition. (3) Skin Sciences: (a) Physiology and Histology of the Skin; (b) Disorders and Diseases of the Skin; (c) Skin Analysis; and (d) Skin Care Products: Chemistry, Ingredients, and Selection. (4) Esthetics: (a) Treatment Room; (b) Basic Facials; (c) Facial Message; (d) Facial Machines; (e) Hair Removal; (f) Advanced Topics and Treatments; and (g) Makeup. (5) Business Skills: (a) Career Planning; (b) The Skin Care Business; and (c) Selling Products and Services.

After an initial 188 hours of theory instruction, 62 hours are spent practicing techniques learned on fellow students and mannequins. After the first 250 hours, a remaining 500 hours of instruction are spent in clinical practice.