Distance Education Course FACTSHEET

SPRING 2010
 

Esthetics
COS131
Prerequisites: none
Credit Hours: 3 credit(s)
Corequisites: COS132 or permission of the instructor
Required Lab: None.
Restrictions: None.

An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
 

Instructor:
 Jeanette Custer
Address:
 P.O. Box 2545
Muscle Shoals, AL  35660
E-mail:
 jcuster@fcs.k12.al.us

jeanettecuster@comcast.com

Phone:
 256-331-265
Fax:
  
Course Description:

This course is the study of cosmetic products, massage, skincare and hair removal, as well as identifying the structure and function of various systems of the body.  Topics include massage, skin analysis, skin structure, disease and disorder, light therapy, facials, facial cosmetics, anatomy, and hair removal.  Upon completion, the student should be able to state procedures for analysis, light therapy, facials, hair removal, and identify the structures, functions and disorders of the skin.
 

Course Website :
  ** Access to the website is restricted to registered students and will not be available until the start of the semester.
Learning Management System : Blackboard Campus Edition 6.0
Watch the video! On-campus or Off-campus
 
Primary Delivery Format:
 Internet

Additional Technology Requirements :
 Computer with Internet Access (preferably DSL Connection or Higher)
Personal E-Mail Address (Yahoo, Gmail, etc.)
Lab Information:
 Students are not required to attend an on-campus lab for this course. 
However, students have access to computers in campus computer labs, libraries, and career centers if needed to complete course assignments..
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Going to Campus : Students within commuting distance will be required to come to campus to take four exams during the semester.  Students not within reasonable commuting distance (over 100 miles) will be required to have an approved proctoring arrangement used for all exams. Proctoring arrangements for all exams should be made and confirmed within the first three weeks of classes. Students should speak with the instructor regarding test proctoring, and the Distance Education Office will work with the student to find an appropriate proctor.
 
Special Attendance Requirements : Students will need to come to campus to complete four course exams.
 
An on-campus orientation meeting is scheduled for this course.  Check the schedule linked here for date, time, and location.
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Course Requirements & Assignments: Please refer to course syllabus. The syllabus will be posted for registered students in Blackboard and will be available by the end of the second day of classes.  A sample course syllabus is linked here.  However, the instructor reserves the right to modify the course syllabus and assignments at his/her discretion.

Course Materials:
 
Textbooks:
Milady’s Standard Fundamentals for Estheticians
 
Software Requirements:  None

Recommended Supplies:  None
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Tuition & Fees:

Distance education students will pay $110 per credit hour enrolled.  This equals $330 for a 3 credit hour course or $440 for a four credit hour class.
 
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For general information on NW-SCC's Distance Education courses, please contact April Cookson at 256-331-5395 or cookson@nwscc.edu.

For specific information regarding this course, please contact Jeanette Custer, the course instructor, at 256-331-5265 or jmcuster@nwscc.edu

For registration information, please visit the NW-SCC Admissions Office,  call 256-331-5267 or toll-free 800-645-8967, or e-mail your questions to dhamm@nwscc.edu.
 

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