PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL SERVICE CAREERS Facials Specialty Program (One Semester, Day or Evening Classes) Day Class Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Evening Class Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sonja McCall-Strehlow, Program Coordinator (850) 484-1642 or (850) 698-7604 Email: smccall-strehlow@pensacolastate.edu The Facials Specialty Program is a one semester program. A day program and an evening program are offered each semester. Programs begin in August and January and last approximately four (4) months. Summer classes are not currently offered. This program is limited to 24 students, 12 for the day program and 12 for the evening program. Students are accepted into the program on a first-come/first-served basis according to the date your application is received. After your application is received, you will be notified by letter if you are accepted into the program. Please read the information contained in this packet carefully. Questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator. PENSACOLA STATE COLLEGE An Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution
Dear Applicant, Congratulations! You have taken the first step in selecting a career that can open a new world of opportunities for you. After completing the Facials Specialty Program, you will be certified, ready to sit for the examination for registration in the State of Florida, and on your way to a rewarding, profitable career! For your convenience, this program packet has been compiled to provide additional information that will assist you in beginning your studies. Please read the program information packet carefully and submit your Facials Specialty Program Application form promptly to be considered for the next available class. The Facials Specialty Program is located in Building 12 on the Pensacola Campus. We look forward to hearing from you and will be happy to answer any questions that you may have concerning your educational opportunities at Pensacola State. Thank you for your interest in the Facials Specialty Program at Pensacola State College. Sincerely yours, Sonja McCall-Strehlow, Program Coordinator Professional Service Careers Department (850) 484-1642 or (850) 698-7604 smccall-strehlow@pensacolastate.edu Pensacola Campus 1000 College Boulevard Pensacola, Florida 32504-8998 850-484-1000 Milton Campus 5988 Highway 90 Milton, Florida 32583-1798 850-484-4400 Warrington Campus 5555 West Highway 98 Pensacola, Florida 32507-1097 850-484-2200 Downtown Center 418 West Garden Street Pensacola, Florida 32501-4731 850-484-1374
Welcome to the Creative World of Facials Specialty The Facials Specialty Program at Pensacola State College features the Synergie Skin Care System and Callise Skin Care Products. The Pensacola State College philosophy is Facials Specialty is an art form and you are the artist! Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ s) Will there be jobs after graduation? Employment is predicted to grow as fast as average with the growth of the population and the demand for facial services. Most preferences are toward personalized services in full-service areas, which enhance your job opportunities. This occupation is on the top 50 list of occupations gaining the most new jobs. The Pensacola State College Facials Specialty Program has a high percentage of students being hired right after graduation. Pensacola State College hires salon professionals to come to the Facials Specialty Program to teach new techniques to the students. Frequently, the salon professionals who come to the Pensacola State Facials Specialty Program are also looking for new and fresh talent to work in their salon. What are the career advancement options? Graduates of the Facials Specialty Program at Pensacola State are qualified to work all aspects of skin care. Because facial technology is constantly changing, estheticians must keep abreast of the latest fashions and beauty techniques. Business skills are important for those who plan to operate their own salons. While advancements are usually measured in the form of higher earnings, many estheticians may manage larger salons or open their own after several years of experience. Some choose to teach in Facials Specialty schools, while others become sales representatives for cosmetics firms, or open businesses as beauty or fashion consultants. Students may also choose to obtain their nails or cosmetology certificates, which enhance their technical abilities and expand their skills into other services provided by licensed cosmetic specialists. The career opportunities for the licensed/registered esthetician are both versatile and personally rewarding. Do I have to take an entrance exam? As of January 7, 2003, no entrance tests are required for the Facials Specialty Program. However, if you feel that your reading comprehension, your arithmetic skills, and/or your use of the English language are not what they should be, you may schedule an appointment with the Testing Center (484-1656) to take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE). This will help you know your potential for success in completing your program of study. If you take, or have taken, the TABE and there is an area in which you would like to raise your level of competency, you may go to the Adult Basic Education Department to register for remediation in the area(s) that you want to improve (Reading, Arithmetic, or Language). The Adult Basic Education Department (ABE) is there to assist you in improving your TABE scores. Once you attend the orientation, they will help you schedule your time for the remediation. Our lab manager is there to assist you in creating an individualized program to help meet these needs. Please call 484-2120 to set up a remediation orientation appointment. Only the Adult Basic Education Department can refer you for TABE re-testing. We wish you every success as you begin your program, and we want to be of any assistance throughout your program course of study. The ABE Lab is available for academic support for all students of vocational programs as well as A.S. degree-seeking students. not just for T.A.B.E. remediation.
Facials Specialty Program Entrance Requirements You must: Submit the Pensacola State College Admissions Application to the Registrar s Office, Bldg. 2. A $30 one-time application fee is required if you have never attended collegecredit or vocational-credit courses at Pensacola State College. If you have attended courses at Pensacola State College, but it has been more than twelve (12) months ago, you will need to complete and submit an updated Admissions Application; however, another admissions fee is not required. Submit your completed Facials Specialty Program Application. Financial Aid This program is approved by the Veteran s Administration and various other funding sources. The Facials Specialty Program is not Pell eligible; however, in order to receive other vocational funding for which you may qualify, you must apply for a Pell Grant. Cost of Program (All costs listed are subject to change.) In-State Tuition: (FL) $858.00 / (AL) $958.00 for 300 clock hours of instruction. Out-of-State Tuition: $3,432.00. Lab Fees, Textbooks, and Uniform: Approximately $660.00. Books must be purchased before the first day of class. Books are available at the Pensacola State College Bookstore as well as other sources. You must have your books on the first day of class. A class supply list will be given to you on the first day of class. Dress Code Professional-uniform dress code (white scrubs) as specified by the Facials Specialty Program requirements. You must be in uniform on the first day of class. Completion Requirements Complete 300 hours of continuous study and practice, during which you must fulfill the minimum number of services and service hours required by the State Board of Cosmetology. Maintain a C average in both theory and practical classes. Adhere to school and program policies, dress and grooming codes, and Pensacola State College Code of Ethics.
Facials Specialty Vocational Certificate Program Please Read Carefully Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Step 4 Complete the Facials Specialty Program Application in this packet. Submit your application. Mail: Sonja McCall-Strehlow Pensacola State College 1000 College Blvd., Bldg. 12 Pensacola, FL 32504 Email: smccall-strehlow@pensacolastate.edu Deliver: Building 12, Front Desk Receptionist Apply for admission to the College at the Admissions Office on any Pensacola State College Campus. A one-time application fee of $30.00 is required. If you are requesting financial aid, please go to the Financial Aid Office in Bldg. 2 on the Pensacola Campus and complete the proper paper work. You may also go online, at www.fafsa.ed.gov to register. The Pell Grant will not cover this program; however, if you need any financial assistance you must apply for a Pell Grant for eligibility determination. For questions regarding financial aid for this program call (850) 484-1680. We cannot process your application until you have completed the above steps. Program applications are considered on a first-come/first-served basis based on the date received by the Professional Service Careers Department, Building 12, Front Desk Receptionist. You will be notified of your selection for the class. Once a class is filled, the remaining applicants will be given priority for entrance into the next available Facials Specialty class. If you are a student who has special needs because of learning disabilities or any other type of disability, please identify yourself at the time of application so that any accommodations you require may be considered. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact Sonja McCall- Strehlow, Program Coordinator, in Building 12 on the Pensacola Campus at (850) 484-1642 or (850) 698-7604.
Facials Specialty Program Application (Please Print Clearly) Student ID# Date of Birth Area Code + Telephone No. Legal Name Last First MI Address No. & Street Apt. No. City State Zip Full Name of Parent, Guardian, Spouse, or Next of Kin Relationship Permanent Address (if different from above) (This information will be used for emergency purposes only.) Current Email Address: Gender: Male Female ENROLLMENT PLANS I would like to enter the Facials Specialty Program as follows: Spring Term (Jan-May) Fall Term (Aug-Dec) Day Program (9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) Evening Program (5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.) I hereby apply for admission to the Pensacola State College Facials Specialty Program. I certify that the above information is accurate and complete. If admitted, I agree to abide by the policies outlined in the Florida Statutes for the operation of colleges and any additional rules or regulations as set forth in official publications of Pensacola State College. Applicant s Signature Date ================================DO NOT WRITE BELOW THIS LINE================================ Pensacola State College Application on file in Registrar s Office Facials Specialty Program Application on file Financial Aid in place or funding available Yes No Yes No Yes No