Course Curriculum
The methods of instruction used in this program are theory (including online methods),demonstration and practical experience. The TTC, Inc. The esthetics program consists of six levels of training with the following subject matter included.
History & Career Opportunities
Basic Facial
Tweezing
Contouring
Cosmetic Chemistry, Products, and Ingredients (Products, Ingredients, General Fundamentals of Chemistry)
Types of Equipment
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History & Career Opportunities
- State Laws, Statutes and Ethics
- Business Essentials (to include an overview of business start-ups, entity specifics, proper client scheduling marketing techniques and POS training)
- Sanitation and Sterilization & Cleaning Procedures
- Skin Types
- Extractions Techniques
- Anatomy & Physiology
- Histology
- Skin and Gland Strand Structure and Functions
Basic Facial
- Basic Massage
- Facial Structures
- Special Skin Problems
- Aging Factory
- Skin Conditions
- Body Treatments (Masks, Packs, Essential Oils, Massage)
- Cosmetic Surgery (Theory, Manipulations)
Tweezing
- Threading
- Advances Depilatory Methods
- Facial & Body Waxing
- Safety Procedures
Contouring
- Application Color Accent
- Special Problems
- Supplies and Implements
- Preparation and Procedures
- Eyelash Application
- Lash and Brow Tinting
- Lash Extensions
- Brow Lamination
- Safety Procedures
Cosmetic Chemistry, Products, and Ingredients (Products, Ingredients, General Fundamentals of Chemistry)
- Sanitization, Sterilization, and Safety
- Bacteriology
- Personal Hygiene
- Public Health
- Methods and Procedures
Types of Equipment
- Types of Current
- Purpose and Effect
- Galvanic & Hydrotherapy
- Sanitization and Sterilization
- Maintenance & Safety Procedures
- Salon Management and Salesmanship (Marketing, Salon Development, Insurance, Client Records and Retention)
- Personal and Professional Development
- Seeking Employment
- State Board Preparation
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Student Kit List
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program information
Certificate of Esthetics
Program Duration 12-14 months
Certificate of Spa-Therapist
Program Duration 14-16 months
(Program Available Starting 5 August 2024)
(Registration opens 10 June 2024)
State Board Re-Test Esthetics
Program Duration 4-5 months
Please contact our Office of Admissions directly at (334)649-1199 for all program current tuition rates. Dual Enrollment Programs are only available for currently enrolled high school students. Instructor Training candidates must be current and have held a licensed through the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering for a minimum of 2 years. These candidates must also pass an entrance exam with a minimum score of 80%. Enrollment in all Accelerated Programs requires a minimum 3.2 verifiable GPA within the past 3 years.
Transitions Technical College, Inc. DOES NOT accept transfer clock hours or credits more than 2 years old.
Program Duration 12-14 months
Certificate of Spa-Therapist
Program Duration 14-16 months
(Program Available Starting 5 August 2024)
(Registration opens 10 June 2024)
State Board Re-Test Esthetics
Program Duration 4-5 months
Please contact our Office of Admissions directly at (334)649-1199 for all program current tuition rates. Dual Enrollment Programs are only available for currently enrolled high school students. Instructor Training candidates must be current and have held a licensed through the Alabama Board of Cosmetology & Barbering for a minimum of 2 years. These candidates must also pass an entrance exam with a minimum score of 80%. Enrollment in all Accelerated Programs requires a minimum 3.2 verifiable GPA within the past 3 years.
Transitions Technical College, Inc. DOES NOT accept transfer clock hours or credits more than 2 years old.
CLASSES & SCHEDULES
Class Schedule Day Students (Full-Time)
Monday-Thursday 8:45am-3:45pm and Friday EITHER 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm, on-campus as well as A 2-hour ONLINE MANDATORY study hall period. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor. Students will attend classes 3 days on campus, including Fridays as well as 2 days online via Canvas.
Class Schedule Night Students (Part-Time)
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-10:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm or 7:30-8pm. Night Students will attend classes 2 days on campus and 2 days online via Canvas. Night students are also required to attend in-person classes every 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8am-2pm.
Dual Enrollment Students (High School Students ONLY)
Monday-Thursday 5:00pm- 9:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm. Students will attend classes 4 days a week on campus. Dual enrollment students are required to have a minimum of 2.5 GPA, be in good standing at currently enrolled high school and at least 16 years old.
Accelerated Program Students
Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:00pm and Friday 9am-5pm on campus as well as 2 days online via Canvas. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor. Students must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA within the last 3 years. GPA will be verified.
Monday-Thursday 8:45am-3:45pm and Friday EITHER 9am-1pm or 1pm-5pm, on-campus as well as A 2-hour ONLINE MANDATORY study hall period. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor. Students will attend classes 3 days on campus, including Fridays as well as 2 days online via Canvas.
Class Schedule Night Students (Part-Time)
Tuesday & Thursday 5:30pm-10:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm or 7:30-8pm. Night Students will attend classes 2 days on campus and 2 days online via Canvas. Night students are also required to attend in-person classes every 2nd & 4th Saturdays 8am-2pm.
Dual Enrollment Students (High School Students ONLY)
Monday-Thursday 5:00pm- 9:00pm. Students are given a 30-minute dinner break from 7-7:30pm. Students will attend classes 4 days a week on campus. Dual enrollment students are required to have a minimum of 2.5 GPA, be in good standing at currently enrolled high school and at least 16 years old.
Accelerated Program Students
Monday- Thursday 8:30am- 4:00pm and Friday 9am-5pm on campus as well as 2 days online via Canvas. Students are given a 1-hour lunch break as scheduled by the senior instructor. Students must have a minimum of 3.2 GPA within the last 3 years. GPA will be verified.