Overview
The Collin College Esthetician Program is an entry-level, noncredit certificate designed to prepare students for state licensure. Students will gain the skills, knowledge, and hands-on training needed to pursue careers as Facial Esthetics and Skincare Specialists.
Training includes skin analysis, product advising, specialized facials, and both manual and chemical exfoliation—procedures aimed at improving skin health and appearance. Completers will gain the expertise to work in settings such as cosmetic and medical spas, laser centers, dermatology clinics, and skincare facilities.
The program consists of 750 state-required classroom and lab hours, completed in Collin’s on-site aesthetic lab. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to take the state-regulated written and practical exams in Facial Esthetics through the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) and will receive an Aesthetics certificate of completion from Collin College.
Esthetician Marketable Skills:
- Excellent verbal, and written communication skills.
- Ability to understand, and comply with skincare product, laboratory, and spa equipment safety guidelines.
- Demonstrate critical thinking by using logic and reasoning.
- Provide skincare product and procedure consultations.
- Work independently, and collaboratively with spa professionals to assess, develop, and implement specialized treatment plans to improve the overall health and condition of the skin.
- Perform skincare treatments and procedures utilizing cosmeceutical-grade products and aesthetic equipment.
- Utilize spa software to schedule appointments and maintain client records.
- Exhibit excellent customer service skills.
- Provide patient education on pre and post-skin care treatments and procedures.
- Demonstrate the ability to recommend and sell skin care products and treatment procedures.
Course Information
Please note that continuing education courses may be updated at any time. Select a course from the list below to see if it is currently available.
Upcoming Esthetician Program Tentative Start Dates:
Fall 2025
Morning Option: August 18, 2025
Evening Option: August 18, 2025
Afternoon Option: August 18, 2025
Complete the Pre-Admission Application Find a Course and Register!
| Course Name | Price | Days and Times, select from the following course schedules | Location | ||||||
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| Esthetician Program | |||||||||
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Principles of Skin Care/Facials and Related Theory (CSME 1047) |
$1,539 + $25 TDLR Student Learner Permit Fee |
Monday – Thursday, includes 30 Minute Lunch |
Courtyard Center - Hybrid |
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| Principles of Skincare (CSME 1048) |
$1,075 |
Monday – Thursday, includes 30 Minute Lunch |
Courtyard Center - Hybrid |
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| Principles of Facial and Skincare Technology I (CSME 1021) | $1,795 |
Monday – Thursday, includes 30 Minute Lunch |
Courtyard Center - Hybrid |
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| Principles of Facial and Skincare Technology II (CSME 1045) |
$1,795 |
Monday – Thursday, includes 30 Minute Lunch |
Courtyard Center - Hybrid |
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| Principles of Facial and Skincare Technology III (CSME 2031) |
$1,795 |
Monday – Thursday, includes 30 Minute Lunch |
Courtyard Center - Hybrid |
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Total Cost for all Program Courses: $8,024 (Total Includes TDLR Student Learner Permit Fee) |
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| Professional Development Courses | |||||||||
| Advanced Facial Massage Techniques for Estheticians (Coming Soon) CSME 1090 |
$650 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Fridays (8 week course) | Courtyard Center - Room 318 | ||||||
Program Length:
Full-time: Morning or Evening Options (9 Months)
Part-time: Weekend - Saturday and Sunday (11 Months)
Course Requirements
Required Uniform: Black Scrubs, closed-toe shoes, spa tunic (details regarding how to purchase the tunic will be provided upon acceptance)
Required Vaccination: The 82nd Texas Legislature approved Senate Bill 1107, which requires bacterial meningitis vaccinations for all students entering college who are under 22 years of age. Students under 22 years of age will have to show proof of vaccination before the beginning of classes.
Required Permit: Texas Department of Licensing & Regulation (TDLR) Student Permit (The TDLR student permit will be added to the first course in the series.)
Cost: $25
Required Esthetician Program Course Material (E-Book with Online Resources)
Milady CIMA Textbook Access and Milady CIMA Exam Prep Access: Digital Access Code (This includes a fully digital option, E-Book, and access to all online learning resources.)
ISBN-13: 979-8214048994
Cost: $419.28
Required Esthetician Skin Care Product Student Kits:
Purchase at the Plano campus bookstore at 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy; Plano, TX 75074
Cost: $735.98
***Additional classroom supplies may be required by the instructor.
***Students will use their student kits when training on one another. There are select products that the college will dispense to students during student training sessions. Collin College backbar products "only" will be used when providing services for spa clients. Students are "never" required to use their student kit products during client services.
Textbooks and Student Kit Location:
Collin College Spring Creek Campus Bookstore
2800 E. Spring Creek Parkway
Plano, TX 75074
Phone: 972.881.5680
Contact Us
Program Contact
For more information about the Esthetician program, please contact us at:
Courtyard Center
4800 Preston Park Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093
972.985.3764
CEEsthetics@collin.edu
Spa Services Clinic
Our spa clinic is run by our students and as a result, you can experience and enjoy
great spa services at amazing prices! All services are performed by students and supervised
by licensed professionals.
- Spa Hours: Monday-Thursday, 10 a.m. - 9 p.m.
- Services available by appointment only (scheduled via email)
- Payment methods: Credit card only; cash not accepted