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Esthiology Program
The program cultivates proficiency in various skills, including facials, waxing, body treatments, and makeup applications. It covers essential aspects…
Esthiology (600 Hours)
Program Description
The program cultivates proficiency in various skills, including facials, waxing, body treatments, and makeup applications. It covers essential aspects such as derma-analysis fundamentals, facial manipulations, equipment operation, and plant Aromaology. By blending theoretical understanding with practical experience, the program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to embark on successful careers as estheticians by also teaching resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills. Additionally, students are equipped to take the state board examination to become licensed estheticians in Wisconsin.
Program Objectives
The objective of this program is to prepare students for the State of Wisconsin licensing examination in Esthiology and to provide appropriate and comprehensive training, thereby enabling them to enter the field. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge of Aveda products and spa techniques and the skills to seek employment as skin care specialists.
Instructional Methods
The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, exams and assignments, technical evaluations, salon and spa engagement, and visiting guest educators.
Performance Standards
- Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
- Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
- Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
- Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
- Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.
600 Course Hours 297 Hrs Theory + 303 Hrs Practical
Day (Full-Time, 18 Weeks)
Mon. 9am-4pm & Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-4pm
Evening (Part-Time, 30 Weeks)
Mon.-Thurs. 4:30pm-9:30pm
| Theory/Practical Hours By Subject | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
| Introduction: Law & Code, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics | 33 | - |
| Safety, Sterilization and Sanitation | 35 | 30 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 40 | - |
| Chemistry, Treatments and Process | 40 | - |
| Treatment, Product and Techniques | 50 | 150 |
| Electricity, Machines and Equipment | 12 | 37 |
| Makeup and Color Analysis | 15 | 26 |
| Individual Student Needs, and Electives (including resume development, interviewing, and job search skills, guest speakers, etc.) | 72 | 60 |
| Total Theory Vs. Practical | 297 Hrs | 303 Hrs |
| Total Course Hours | 600 Hrs |
Grading Procedures
For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows:
| Grading Breakdown | |
| Chapter Tests | 25% |
| Student Projects | 25% |
| Mock State Board & Written Exam | 25% |
| Technical Evaluations | 25% |
| Overall | 100% |
| Grading Scale | |
| Honor Roll | 98-100% |
| Very Good | 94-97% |
| Good | 87-93% |
| Satisfactory | 80-86% |
| Unsatisfactory | 79% and below |
Esthiology (450 Hours)
Program Description
The program cultivates proficiency in various skills, including facials, waxing, body treatments, and makeup applications. It covers essential aspects such as derma-analysis fundamentals, facial manipulations, equipment operation, and plant Aromaology. By blending theoretical understanding with practical experience, the program ensures that graduates are well-prepared to embark on successful careers as estheticians by also teaching resume writing, interviewing, and job search skills. Additionally, students are equipped to take the state board examination to become licensed estheticians in Wisconsin.
Program Objectives
The objective of this program is to prepare students for the State of Wisconsin licensing examination in Esthiology and to provide appropriate and comprehensive training, thereby enabling them to enter the field. Upon completion, students will have the knowledge of Aveda products and spa techniques and the skills to seek employment as skin care specialists.
Instructional Methods
The Institute is committed to providing quality education utilizing a method of instruction that engages all learning styles. Instructional methods include, but are not limited to, theory and lecture, hands- on workshops, clinic floor practice, audio/video presentations and instruction, online research, textbooks, exams and assignments, technical evaluations, salon and spa engagement, and visiting guest educators.
Performance Standards
- Productivity: Producing and achieving high academic and industry-aligned results.
- Professionalism: A commitment to act and speak with respect, honesty, and integrity towards others as a student and service provider.
- Positivity: The practice and/or approach of being positive or optimistic in attitude.
Student Responsibilities
Students are responsible for their learning, productivity, and academic achievement. Students are responsible for maintaining Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP):
- Achieve a 90% or higher attendance percentage to graduate.
- Achieve 80% or a higher grade-point average to graduate. Students are responsible for reading The Institute of Beauty and Wellness course catalog standards, policies, and procedures.
450 Course Hours 229 Hrs Theory + 221 Hrs Practical
Day (Full-Time, 18 Weeks)
Mon. 9am-4pm & Tues.-Fri. 8:30am-4pm
Evening (Part-Time, 30 Weeks)
Mon.-Thurs. 4:30pm-9:30pm
| Theory/Practical Hours By Subject | Theory Hours | Practical Hours |
| Introduction: Law & Code, Bookkeeping, Business Management, History and Ethics | 26 | - |
| Safety, Sterilization and Sanitation | 30 | 20 |
| Anatomy and Physiology | 30 | - |
| Chemistry, Treatments and Process | 24 | - |
| Treatment, Product and Techniques | 32 | 96 |
| Electricity, Machines and Equipment | 10 | 35 |
| Makeup and Color Analysis | 12 | 20 |
| Individual Student Needs, and Electives (including resume development, interviewing, and job search skills, guest speakers, etc.) | 65 | 50 |
| Total Theory Vs. Practical | 229 Hrs | 221 Hrs |
| Total Course Hours | 450 Hrs |
Grading Procedures
For academic work, students must meet at least 80 percent grade point average to be in good standing and as a condition of graduation. Final written and practical tests must be 80 percent or better. All other assignments and tests’ percentages and scales are as follows:
| Grading Breakdown | |
| Chapter Tests | 25% |
| Student Projects | 25% |
| Mock State Board & Written Exam | 25% |
| Technical Evaluations | 25% |
| Overall | 100% |
| Grading Scale | |
| Honor Roll | 98-100% |
| Very Good | 94-97% |
| Good | 87-93% |
| Satisfactory | 80-86% |
| Unsatisfactory | 79% and below |

