Citrus College Esthetician Program

Program Description

Estheticians help people improve the appearance and condition of their skin, making them look and feel their best. The Citrus College Esthetician program provides you with the skills and knowledge to help clients attain and maintain healthy skin. The program offers skin treatment care that is the same as those found in European-style salons and spas at an affordable price.

You will learn how to administer specialized skin care treatments suited to everyone's needs. You will also learn how to apply makeup, creating a look suited to the individual's face shape. Finally, you will learn to wax clients from head to toe.

Full-time (Daytime) Six-Month Program

24 units
One semester (spring or fall) plus one session (summer or winter)
You may start the program during the fall or spring semesters
Minimum of 600 hours
Semester (fall or spring) schedule: Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Session (winter or summer) schedule: Monday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Required courses: (for course unit amounts, click on the course title and you will be redirected to the college catalog)
- ESTH 140 Esthetician I (10 units)
- ESTH 141 Esthetician II (10 units)
- ESTH 142 Salon Success – full-time (4 units)

Part-time (Evening) Ten-Month Program

24 units
One year (two semesters plus two sessions)
You may start the program during fall semester only
Minimum of 600 hours
Semester schedule (fall or spring): Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Session schedule (winter or summer): Monday through Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Required Courses:
- ESTH 140 Esthetician I (10 units)
- ESTH 141 Esthetician II (10 units)
- ESTH 144 Salon Success Part I – part-time (2 units)
- ESTH 145 Salon Success Part II – part-time (2 units)

Degrees Available

ASSOCIATE DEGREE : Associate of Science in Esthetician
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT : Esthetician (24 units)*
*The 24 total units of the certificate of achievement are applicable toward the associate degree. Students must pass each course with a grade of "C" or higher to receive a certificate of achievement and be eligible to take the California state board examination.

How to Apply and Register

Apply for admission
Apply for financial aid at studentaid.gov
You will receive a welcome email containing your student ID
Complete the online New Student Orientation
Make an appointment with a CTE counselor to discuss your academic goals and create an education plan
Register for courses
You MUST attend your first class!

Hybrid Model

Lecture may be in person, remote, online and and/or asynchronous, while the lab is in person and on campus.

Career Opportunities

Eyelash extension technician
Manufacturer's representative
Product sales specialist
Salon/spa esthetician
Wax specialist

Important

Kit fee* must be paid by the first day of class.
(*$3,000 plus tax, subject to change.)
Hours from other schools are not accepted
Passing the California state board examination is required to obtain a license.

The "Citrus Spa" provides an outstanding educational environment for students as they perform services to peers, faculty, staff and the public with state-of-the-art skin care equipment and technologies.

For program information and appointments, call (626) 914-8778.

(content from tri-fold brochure 04 2025, information and fees quoted subject to change)