The School of Aesthetics and Cosmetology
Welcome to the School of School of Aesthetics and Cosmetology at Excelsior Community College. Our programmes equip aspiring beauty and wellness professionals to take advantage of the wide-ranging employment opportunities available in one of the world's most diverse, exciting and profitable industries. If you have a passion for excellence and see the sky as your limit, then Excelsior Community College is the right place to be.
We look forward to partnering with you on your journey to success!
The Excelsior Difference....
Quality Instructors
Learn from highly qualified experts with many years of practical experience and who know the latest techniques and trends in the industry.
Quality Programmes
The programmes we offer are designed around industry needs and give you the best of both worlds - an excellent foundation in theoretical principles combined with extensive and relevant practical experience.
Quality Outcomes
Our graduates are high-level professionals with specialized industry and entrepreneurial training. They can therefore earn more, have much wider employment options and are more likely to succeed in business.
Programme Offerings
OCCUPATIONAL ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN BEAUTY & WELLNESS
Overview
The beauty and wellness industry is booming locally and internationally and in order to meet the growing demand for skilled professionals in this field, the Excelsior Community College has developed the Occupational Associate of Science Degree in Beauty and Wellness.
This programme has been designed to ensure that the persons who choose careers in the field receive training at the highest level possible.
Our graduates will be professionals who meet international standards in the beauty and wellness industry. The courses are current and relevant and give the guarantee that our graduates are able to function effectively in the world of work and/or matriculate into higher degree programmes that are offered by institutions across the Caribbean, the Americas and Europe.
Career Opportunities
| Beauty Guru | Dermal Therapist |
| Beauty/Wellness App Developer | Aromatherapist |
| Image Consultant/Stylist | Salon/Spa Supervisor/Manager |
| Brand Ambassador | Hair Extension Specialist |
| Beauty Public Relations Specialist | Beauty Product Developer |
| Wig Retailer | Independent Beauty Educator |
| Beauty Exhibition Planner | Advanced Nail Artist |
| Hair Colour Specialist | Wigmaker |
| Beauty Care Product Importer and Exporter | Cosmetic Retail Specialist |
| Cosmetic Product Researcher | Photo and Film Stylist |
| Eyelash Technician | Beauty Care Public Relations Specialist |
| Beauty Blogger | Beauty School Owner |
| Social Media Influencer | Spa Therapist |
| Platform Artist | Massage Therapist |
| Beauty & Wellness Coach | Braid Technician |
| Beauty Advisor | Theatre Makeup Artist |
| Body Painter | |
| Freelance Beauty Content Update Editors |
Course Structure - Full Time
| Year One - Semester I |
Year One - Semester II |
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Performing Mathematical Operations I |
Construct Artifical Nail Enhancement Structures and Create Nail Artistry |
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Communicating Effectively in the Workplace |
Apply Research Skills in the Beauty & Wellnesas Industry |
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Using Computer Applications |
Preparing Workplace Documentations and Technical Reports |
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Manage and Maintain Health, Safety and Security in the Spa and Salon Environment |
Apply Principles of Science to Cosmetology Practice |
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Perform Hair Design & Cutting Techniques |
General Psychology for the Beauty and Wellness Professional |
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| Year Two - Semester III |
Year Two - Semester IV |
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Design and Perform Advanced Techniques in Makeup Artistry |
Operating and Managing a Salon/Spa Business |
| Perform Chemical Alteration & Corrective Hair Services |
Crafting Entrepreneurial and Business Development Strategies |
| Design and Install Hair Extensions to Create Hair Styles |
Perform Facial Electrotherapy Treatments and Advanced Hair Epilation Procedures |
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Perform Massage and Spa Therapy |
Acquiring Professional and Industry Certification |
| Conversational Spanish | Major Capstone Project |
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Externship |
General Admission
- Level II certificate in beauty/wellness related skill area
- Five (5) CSEC/GCE subjects including English Language* and Mathematics* with grade I, II or III**/ A, B or C
City and - Guilds Mathematics and English -Stage 3
or any equivalency recognized by the University Council of Jamaica (UCJ)
*Equivalency courses available to persons who do not have required CSEC/GCE/SSC pass in these subjects.
**Grade III pass in CSEC must be after June 1998 - Pathways
Flexible enrollment that allows you to further your education with whatever qualification you have in hand. ECC will create a Personal Development plan for each student to achieve their educational goals. - Mature Entry
Mature Entry - applicants with relevant experience of service in the sector may seek to pursue this programme.
Applicants who qualify under this category must:
a. pass a college readiness test of English and Mathematics
b. submit a professional portfolio, which will be used to determine eligibility
c. complete bridging courses prior to enrollment.
APPLIED ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN HEALTH & WELLNESS TOURISM
Overview
The Applied Associate of Science degree prepares graduates for careers in spa and health and wellness management. The program is designed to prepare students with an industry-specific business foundation combined with an overview of healthful living courses with specific application to spa and health and wellness management.
Career Opportunities
Graduates can be at the forefront of the movement of collaborative and integrative health care. Opportunities may exist in newly emerging preventative health services in corporate wellness centers, college health services, insurance agencies, and pharmaceutical companies.
Graduates should be able to function at entry level position in careers such as:
• Health and Wellness Educator
• Health and Wellness Coach
• Community/School/Residential Care Facility Health and Wellness Assistant
• Health and Wellness Practitioner
• Lifestyle Coach Assistant
• Wellness Coach Assistant
• Customer Service Health Care Representative
• Health Care Industry Assistant – Spa Facility, Hotel Spa
• Medical Assistant in Health Care Facility
Course Structure - Full Time
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Year One – Semester 1 |
Year One – Semester 2 |
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Communication I |
Communication II |
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Fundamentals of Information Technology |
Applied Mathematics for Hospitality hjhjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjgjg |
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Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (Seminar) |
Quality Customer Care |
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Introduction to Health and Wellness Tourism Management |
Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene |
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Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition for Wellness Tourism |
Introduction to Spa Techniques |
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Introduction to Psychology I |
Introduction to Personal Fitness Training |
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Year Two – Semester 3 |
Year Two – Semester 4 |
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Foreign Language I |
Foreign Language Elective |
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Principles of Marketing |
Introduction to Wellness Coaching |
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Meetings and Events Management |
Health and Wellness Tourism Law and Ethics rrgrgrr |
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Oral Communication |
Elective |
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Small Business Management |
Work Experience |
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Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Treatments |
Capstone Major Project HWT |
Course Structure - Part Time
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Year One – Semester 1 |
Year One – Semester 2 |
Year One - Summer I |
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Communication I |
Communication II |
Introduction to Psychology I |
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Fundamentals of Information Technology |
Applied Mathematics for Hospitality |
Introduction to Spa Techniques |
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Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (Seminar) |
Principles of Anatomy, Physiology and Nutrition for Wellness Tourism |
Quality Customer Care |
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Introduction to Health and Wellness Tourism Management |
Sanitation, Safety and Hygiene |
Oral Communication |
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Year Two – Semester 3 |
Year Two – Semester 4 |
Year Two – Summer II |
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Foreign Language I |
Foreign Language Elective |
Elective |
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Meetings and Events Management |
Health and Wellness Tourism Law and Ethics jjjjjjjjh |
Work Experience |
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Introduction to Complementary and Alternative Treatments |
Small Business Management |
Introduction to Wellness Coaching |
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Introduction to Personal Fitness Training |
Principles of Marketing |
Capstone Major Project HWT |
COSMETOLOGY LEVEL 1
General Cosmetology Level 1 CERTIFICATE
Duration - Four (4) Months
Overview
General Cosmetology provides the student with a general introduction to the beauty services industry. This comprehensive programme offers fundamental concepts relating to hair styling, nail care. The core content areas are supplemented with courses in Entrepreneurship, Communication, and Calculation.
Course Structure
| Prepare Clients For Salon Service |
| Perform Temporary Hair Colour Services |
| Perform Roller Placement And Basic Hair Styling |
| Performing Shampooing And Conditioning Service |
| Provide Manicure And Pedicure Service |
| Remove Chemicals From Hair |
| Perform Permanent Wave And Chemical Straightening Services |
| Style Hair |
| Perform Thermal Straightening, Curling And Waving |
COSMETOLOGY LEVEL 2
Cosmetology Level 2 CERTIFICATE
DURATION : Six (6) MONTHS
Overview
This cosmetology level two (2) programme is instrumental in establishing a successful career in the beauty services industry. Students are exposed to knowledge and skills such as advanced hair cutting, styling and braiding, makeup artistry, skin care and nail technology.
Structure
Receive and Direct Clients
Schedule and Check-Out Clients
Perform Hair Shaping
Sell Products and Services
Conduct Financial Transactions
Perform Stock Control Procedures
Apply Nail Enhancement
Merchandise Beauty Care and Related Products
Apply Nail Art
Design and Apply Make-Up
Provide Facial Treatments
Provide Lash and Brow Treatment
SHORT (UNIT) COURSES
These programmes are comprehensive and intense as they cater to motivated individuals with a strong desire to acquire specific skills in the beauty services industry.
Courses include:
- Professional Makeup Artistry
- Nail Technology
- Hair Styling & Extensions
- Natural Hair Care & Styling
- Skin Care
- Barbering
DURATION : 4 — 12 weeks