Saint Paul College Programs

Esthetician Careers

Program Documents

Program Brochure
Esthetician AAS Degree Program Guide Sheet
Esthetician Diploma Program Guide Sheet
Esthetician Certificate Program Guide Sheet

Program Overview

Esthetician services include specialized work with skin care products, analysis of skin, massage techniques, aromatherapy, facials, makeup applications, and temporary hair removal.

Saint Paul College's Esthetician Program is a CIDESCO school. This means the program prepares candidates for the CIDESCO examination. CIDESCO is an internationally recognized esthetics credential.

Comite'International d' Esthetique et de Cosmetologie e-mail: cidesco@smile.ch Web site: www.cidesco.com

Program Requirements:
• Esthetician AAS Degree
• Esthetician Certificate
• Esthetician Diploma

Menu of Services

The Esthetician Department offers services to the general public as well as faculty, staff, and students. All work is done by STUDENTS ONLY, under the supervision of an instructor. Esthetician Menu of Services

What You'll Learn

• Anatomy, physiology and histology of the skin and body
• Skin analysis and massage
• Cosmetic ingredients
• Customer service
• Makeup application
• Administer skin treatments
• Temporary Hair Removal
• Brow and lash tinting

Career Settings

• Full Service Salons
• Day spas
• Fitness Centers
• Dermatologist and plastic surgeon offices
• Become self employed
• Instructor/Trainer
• Sales Representative

Additional Benefits

• After esthetician students complete 600 hours of skills and theory training and pass the written through the State designated testing service and skills certification, they are eligible for licensure through the Minnesota Board of Barber and Cosmetology.