Esthetics Technology

Applications are currently being accepted for the Esthetics Technology Program.

Select Esthetics Technology Program to download and/or view the Application package.

Program Description

The Esthetics Technology program will provide students with hands-on experience in the art of skin care, including electrical facials, basic facials, hair removal, and many custom facial principles. Students learn about general health and wellness, cosmetics, and basic dermatology, chemistry and anatomy.

Course work includes instruction in all phases of professional Esthetics Technology, business/human relations, product knowledge, and other related topics.

Graduates should be prepared to take the North Carolina Cosmetology State Board Licensing Exam and upon passing be licensed and qualify for employment in beauty and cosmetic/skin care salons, as a platform artist, and in related businesses.

Esthetics Program Information - (pdf)

Admission Requirements

Esthetics is a selective admissions program. It has fall semester entrance only and does not have a summer term. Entry is competitive; in the case that two or more students receive equal scoring, the earliest date of application to the program will be used to determine the entering candidate. Applications are accepted through July 31 of each year preceding fall enrollment.

A student who wishes to apply for the Esthetic Program must meet the following requirements:

  • Complete the Craven Community College application process (application, submission of all transcripts and completion of appropriate placement test).
  • Fulfill all developmental requirements prior to admission into the program, i.e. place out of MAT 060 and ENG 085.
  • Submit the Esthetic Program Application and two Craven Community College Esthetics Program Personal Reference forms completed by non-family members prior to last working day in July deadline.
  • Attend an individual information session with Cosmetic Arts Faculty member prior to the end of summer semester.
  • Upon acceptance, applicants must submit complete immunization history forms, including PPD test, Hepatitis B series and Tetanus booster.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities include beauty salons, spas, dermatology offices and other related businesses as:

  • An Esthetician
  • Skin Specialist
  • Educator
  • Platform Artist
  • Manufacturer's Representative
  • Facial Product Salesperson

Certificate Requirements

Select Certificate Requirements to review the program requirements for the Esthetics Technology Program.

Gainful Employment

Select Gainful Employment to review the specific information associated with the Esthetics Technology Certificate program.

Contact Information

For more information about enrolling in Esthetics Technology, contact Patricia Batten at battenp@cravencc.edu or (252) 638-7363.