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Facial Specialty, O.C.

Program Overview

 

Facial Specialty, O.C. (CSPE-CER) 7.33 credits, 220 clock hours

Student performing a facial

The Facial Specialty Certificate program teaches facial practices which prepare students to gain employment as Florida-licensed Facial Specialists. This program is a one-semester program offered every fall and spring semester. Students must pass each course with C or better.

 

Meet with FGC Staff

Learn more about the College and this program by scheduling an appointment with a program advisor. You can select in-person, phone or virtual meeting. We encourage you to visit campus if possible to see the beautiful landscape and feel the caring vibe from faculty and staff.

  • Contact a program advisor

Brenda Jernigan
Associate Professor/Coordinator, Cosmetology
 brenda.jernigan@fgc.edu
 386-754-4264

Madison Morton
Coordinator, CTE Programs
 madison.morton@fgc.edu
 386-754-4219

Admission Requirements

Complete the FGC Application for Admission: Apply Now

  • A High School diploma is not required for program admission but is required to be elligible to receive financial aid
  • Submit High School transcript(s) to Office of Enrollment Services
  • Submit College transcript(s) for any institutions previously attended

Testing Requirements

A Facial Specialist student only has to pass the FGC exit exam with a score of 85% or better, complete the 100 state-mandated service hours, and receive 220 contact hours to submit an application for DBPR Florida Facial Specialty licensure. Students do not take a state exam.

Students must demonstrate competence in reading, math, or language through placement examination or by passing the appropriate reading, math or language courses, if not exempt by state board of education rule 6A-10.0315.

ACT, SAT, and PERT test scores may be used for placement into college-level courses if the test was taken in the past two years. To access test prep materials and to schedule an exam, go to Test Center. The Test Center is located in Building 7 and may be contacted at test.center@fgc.edu or 386-754-7378.

If you started 9th grade in the 2003-2004 school year or later at a Florida public high school, and graduated from a Florida, public high school with a standard high school diploma, you may be exempt from Placement testing in accordance with Senate Bill 1720.  Advisors still recommend all students placement test prior to the first term of registration in order to determine where you should start in college-level courses in order to be successful. 

Location

Florida Gateway College (Main Campus, Building 18)

Hours

Mondays & Wednesdays from 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Costs

  • Tuition: $622.24
  • Lab Fees: $278.00
  • Books: $300.00
  • Certification/Exam: $100.00
  • Scrubs: $100.00

         Total: $1,390.24

 

Facial Specialty, O.C.

220 clock

hours 

1 semester

 

92% completion 

rate

Guided Pathway

Review the guided degree pathway where you will find a detailed plan for your courses and other requirements each semester that prepare you for graduation and your transfer goals.

Guided Pathway, Facial Specialty, O.C.

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What our graduates are doing now!

Facial specialty program graduates are employed in DaySpas, Medical Day Spas, as Makeup Artists, and as Theatrical and Performance Makeup Skincare Specialists. 

STARTING SALARIES

Starting salaries will vary upon the field chosen to use the licensure in and range from minimum wage to $40,000 or higher.

 

 

 

New classes begin every January and August.

This program is based on clock-hour attendance. A student must complete the minimum specified hours. 

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The Cost of Attendance (COA) is not a bill that you will receive from Florida Gateway College. It is an estimate of what it costs the typical student to attend Florida Gateway College for one academic year including tuition, books, course materials, living expenses, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses. Tuition and fees in the cost of attendance are calculated for credit hour programs, assuming enrollment in 12 credit hours in the Fall and Spring semesters. Actual tuition and fees may vary by program. For a better understanding of your chosen program’s tuition and fees, see program costs above.
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