Esthetics Certificate

Courtney Covey
Division Chair, Human Services 
ccovey@nctc.edu
(940) 668-3314

The NCTC Esthetician Program curriculum is governed by the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulations. The 20-semester hour Esthetician curriculum leads to a Level I Workforce Certificate and helps prepare graduates to take the TDLR Esthetician Examinations. Successful completion of the examinations will allow graduates to practice as a licensed esthetician in the state of Texas.

To enroll in the Esthetician certificate program, student must:

• Be at least 17 years of age by state licensure testing date,
• Apply to NCTC and complete the college orientation,
• Complete required Cosmetology department paperwork,
• Complete financial aid forms if applicable,
• Provide applicable transcripts.

Level I Workforce Certificate

Upon completion of the Level I Workforce Certificate, a student will be able to:

• Demonstrate proper skincare applications.
• Determine the basic physiology of the skin.
• Demonstrate the skills and knowledge required for the successful completion of the state licensing examination.

Fees associated with the Esthetician Certificate are outlined below.

• Pivot Point LAB, Study Guide and Exam Prep
• Course fees
• Supplies and Incidentals
• State licensure exam fees
• TDLR Permit Fee

Students admitted to the Esthetics Program are required to buy:

• Navy Blue scrubs. First name must be monogrammed on scrub top with school logo.
• Airpot

Students may enroll in the Fall/Spring, Spring/Summer, or Summer/Fall terms and complete the program in two semesters totaling 20 credit hours. Students must successfully pass courses to progress to the next semester. Fall & spring semesters are 16 weeks.  Summer semester is 10 weeks.