Jan 30, 2026  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog 
  
2025-2026 Academic Catalog

Aesthetics, CAS

Location(s): Greenbrier Valley Campus, Mercer County Campus


Greenbrier Valley Campus and Mercer Campus
The Certificate of Applied Science (CAS) program in Aesthetics is a branch of the cosmetology program specific to the care of skin and makeup. The Aesthetics program consists of 30 credit hours of instruction of both theoretical and practical skill development required for licensure by the West Virginia Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists.

The program requires a 2.0 or higher GPA. This program exceeds the 600 clock hours required by the West Virginia State Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists. Licensing or certification exams are independent of graduation requirements.

Upon completion of the Esthetics program, the student will be eligible to sit for the examination administered by the Board provided all eligibility requirements are met.

Required Courses


Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Total Semester Credit Hours: 15


Total Program Credit Hours: 30