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Integral Esthetics (CEST - Code 842)

This certificate prepares students in the development of skills and general knowledge in the health field and skin care. The program aims to prepare students to work with dermatologists, in beauty parlors, Spas or as owners of their own esthetic clinic.

Major courses must be approved with minimum grade of C. Students will not be able to begin their internship if they have not approved the major courses.

The Aguadilla, Bayamón, Metropolitan and San Germán campuses are authorized to offer this Program.

  • Students admitted in or before August 2021   - 32 credits / 1,230 hours
  • New Students admitted in or after January 2022 - 32 credits / 960 hours

Academic Requirements for the Certificate in Integral Esthetics

First Term

CEST 110Introduction to Esthetics

3
CEST 120Anatomy and Applied Physiology

3
CEST 130Foundations of Massage

3
CEST 140Hair Removal Techniques

3
CEST 150Professional Make-Up

3

Second Term

CEST 210Facial Treatments

4
CEST 220Body Treatments

4
CEST 230Aromatherapy and Environment Adjustment

3
CEST 310Practice

6

For students enrolled on or before August 2021, in compliance with the past regulations, (34 CFR 668.8 (1) (1) a minimum number of hours in work outside the classroom will be added to the specified hours. The details of the number of hours and the appropriate tasks for each course are defined in the course syllabus.