Esthetics — 750 clock hours
Prepares the student for an entry-level career as a licensed esthetician, including skin analysis, facial treatments, hair removal and professional makeup. Graduates receive a Certificate and are eligible to apply to sit the Illinois licensing examination for esthetics.
| Illinois curriculum category | Hours |
|---|
| Basic Training — history of skin care, personal hygiene and public health, professional ethics, sterilization and sanitation, introduction to skin analysis, skin care and facial treatments, eyelash extensions, tabs and strips | 75 |
| Scientific Concepts — cells, metabolism and body systems, bacteriology, physiology and histology of the skin, human anatomy, chemistry and the use of chemicals, disorders of the skin, special esthetics procedures | 150 |
| Practices and Procedures — non-therapeutic massage excluding the scalp, nutrition and skin health, skin analysis, cleansing, mask therapy and facial treatments with and without machines, electricity and apparatus, hair removal including tweezing, depilatories and waxing, professional makeup including eyelash extensions, tabs and strips, and esthetics product knowledge | 500 |
| Business Practices — the Illinois Act and Rules including sanitary standards, management, OSHA standards relating to chemical use, and the Workers' Compensation Act | 25 |
| Total | 750 |
A student's hours are accepted by the regulatory agency for examination only if the required hours in each category are met.
Nail Technology — 350 clock hours
Prepares the student for an entry-level career as a licensed nail technician, including manicuring, pedicuring, and artificial nail enhancement. Graduates receive a Certificate and are eligible to apply to sit the Illinois nail technology examination.
| Illinois curriculum category | Hours |
|---|
| Basic (Essentials) Training — history of nail care, personal hygiene and public health, professional ethics, sterilization and disinfection, bacteriology, disorders of the nails, OSHA standards relating to safety data sheets, chemicals and their use, and technical application of chemicals | 50 |
| Related Concepts — cells, metabolism and body systems, theory of massage, people skills | 15 |
| Practices and Procedures — fabric procedures (wraps), sculpting procedures, light-cured gels, machines and apparatus, manicures, pedicures, hand, arm and foot massage, related procedures, and nail product knowledge | 255 |
| Business Practices — the Illinois Act and Rules including sanitary standards, management, OSHA standards relating to chemical use, and the Workers' Compensation Act | 30 |
| Total | 350 |
Massage Therapy — 600 clock hours
Prepares the student for an entry-level career as a licensed massage therapist. Graduates receive a Certificate and are eligible to apply to sit the Massage & Bodywork Licensing Examination (MBLEx) required for Illinois licensure.
The complete curriculum — subject areas and hours as approved for the program — is published in the current Student Catalog, available from Admissions.
Tuition, fees & grading
The complete schedule of tuition and fees is published in the current Student Catalog and stated in your Enrollment Agreement — contact Admissions for the current catalog. Ask our admissions team about the school's payment plans. State examination, application, and licensing fees are paid by the student directly to the testing vendor or IDFPR and are not included in program charges.
Final written and final practical examinations require a score of 70% or better to pass, and students must maintain a cumulative 70% average in theory and practical work to make satisfactory academic progress.
Completion of a program does not guarantee employment. Placement is not guaranteed. See Consumer Information for licensure requirements and disclosures.