MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Community and Human Services Academic and Career Pathway Aesthetician TECHNICAL DIPLOMA | PROGRAM CODE: 30-502-3 Program Description Learn skin care techniques and work with clients at Skyn, the state-of-the-art spa facility at MATC’s Mequon Campus. This program is in compliance with the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. Program students gain eligibility to take the state board aesthetician licensing examination to become practitioners and work in upscale spas or alongside med-spa professionals. Admission Requirement: High school diploma or equivalent Waiting List: Yes. Visit the program’s webpage at matc.edu to view the waiting list process and all requirements. Financial Aid Eligible: Yes. Use code 003866 at fafsa.gov. Career Outlook Employment opportunities include day spas, beauty salons, resorts, hotels, fi tness centers and cruise ships. With additional training and licensing, you could become an independent contractor, a salon/spa owner or aesthetician instructor. Location: Mequon Campus Start Dates: August and January

SEMESTER1 CREDITS AESTHE-131 Introduction to Aesthetics Spa ‡ ........................................ 3 AESTHE-108 Facial Treatments ........................................................... 3 AESTHE-117 Salon Ecology/Decontamination ..................................... 2 AESTHE-145 Spa Science Fundamentals ............................................ 2 AESTHE-146 Spa Product Sciences ‡.................................................. 2 SEMESTER2 AESTHE-104 Spa Treatments ‡ ........................................................... 3 AESTHE-109 Hair Removal Techniques ‡ ............................................ 1 AESTHE-132 Intermediate Spa Services ‡........................................... 2 AESTHE-134 Business Fundamentals.................................................. 2 AESTHE-135 Aesthetician Board Prep ‡ .............................................. 2 Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. Note: In addition to tuition and textbooks, students must purchase a tool/equipment kit. Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements. MATC courses are offered in person, entirely online or partially online. Check each course’s delivery options in Self-Service at selfservice.matc.edu . This program is in compliance with: State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services 4822 Madison Yards Way Madison, WI 53705; 608-266-2112 https://dsps.wi.gov/Pages/Professions/Aesthetician/Default.aspx. 22 CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program

Community and Human Services

Program Learning Outcomes • Perform aesthetic treatments. • Perform chemical services. • Apply business practices for industry success. • Utilize electrotherapy techniques.

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