MATC 2026-27 Catalog

Community and Human Services Academic and Career Pathway Aesthetician Skin Care Therapist ASSOCIATE DEGREE | PROGRAM CODE: 10-502-2

Program Description Learn advanced aesthetics topics, including spa wellness (oncology aesthetics, aromatherapy, introduction to Reiki and re fl exology), advanced hair removal, exfoliation, lash extensions, microblading, lash/brow tinting, and aesthetic machines along with branding and marketing strategies. Also, gain hands-on learning experience at Skyn, the state-of-the-art spa facility at MATC’s Mequon Campus.

SEMESTER1 CREDITS AESTHE-108 Facial Treatments ^ ....................................................... 3 AESTHE-145 Spa Science Fundamentals ^ ......................................... 2 AESTHE-146 Spa Product Sciences ‡ ^ .............................................. 2 AESTHE-117 Salon Ecology/Decontamination ^.................................. 2 AESTHE-131 Introduction to Aesthetics Spa Service ‡ ^..................... 3 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 SEMESTER2 AESTHE-106 Advanced Makeup Techniques ‡ ^................................. 1 AESTHE-107 Advanced Spa Treatments ‡ ^ ....................................... 1 AESTHE-133 Advanced Spa Services ‡ ^............................................ 3 ENG-195 Written Communication ‡ ^ .......................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG course ‡ SEMESTER3 AESTHE-136 Oncology Aesthetics ....................................................... 2 AESTHE-137 Advanced Exfoliation ...................................................... 2 MATH-123 Math With Business Applications ‡................................. 3 (or) Any 200-level MATH course AESTHE-138 Advanced Hair Removal.................................................. 2 AESTHE-139 Introduction to Holistic Healing ....................................... 2 ENG-196 Oral/Interpersonal Communication ‡ .............................. 3 (or) Any 200-level ENG or SPEECH course SEMESTER4 AESTHE-140 Advanced Lash Techniques ............................................ 2 AESTHE-141 Advanced Brow Techniques............................................ 2 PSYCH-199 Psychology of Human Relations...................................... 3 (or) Any 200-level PSYCH course AESTHE-143 21st Century Branding and Marketing ............................ 3 AESTHE-144 Master Spa Services ...................................................... 3 SOCSCI-103 Think Critically and Creatively ........................................ 3 (or) Any 200-level SOCSCI course

Community and Human Services

Location: Mequon Campus Start Dates: August and January

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.

Program Learning Outcomes • Perform consultations and skin analysis. • Perform facial and body treatments. • Perform hair removal services. • Demonstrate makeup application. • Apply business practices for industry success.

CREDITS Total credits needed to complete this program 60

Complete Program Details QUESTIONS? 414-570-4426 or servepathway@matc.edu

Semester sequence based on a full-time course load and a Fall start date. ‡ Prerequisite required. ^ Counts toward earning the Aesthetician technical diploma Program curriculum requirements are subject to change. 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 the 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.

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