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Esthetician/Spa Management

Program Code: 20871

Program Availability

North
September 2013:
Open
January 2014:
Open

Contact Information:

Antonietta Perretta,
spa manager
416.675.6622 ext. 4089
antonietta.perretta@humber.ca

Esthetician/Spa Management

The Business School

Program Code:
  • 20871
Type:
Diploma
Campus:
North
Length:

 Four semesters, beginning in September and January

Program Availability
North
September 2013:
Open
January 2014:
Open
CONTACT INFORMATION:
  • Our Program

    Humber's Esthetician/Spa Management diploma gives you the business management and beauty skills you need for a career in the wellness industry.

    On the business side, learn the fundamentals of business writing, sales and presentation strategies, retail buying, spa finance and day-to-day spa management. Spa and esthetician courses focus on nail care technologies, facials, waxing, microdermabrasion, chemical peels, cosmetic applications, product knowledge and body treatments, including hot stone massage and aromatherapy.

    At Humber, you get to practice what you're learning and improve your skills at The Humber Spa, a full-service classroom and retail boutique open to the public year-round. Manage the administrative functions of the spa, including reception, appointment scheduling, product sales and marketing. Working under the guidance of a qualified instructor, you will provide facials, makeup applications, hand and foot care and body treatments to clientele.

    As a graduate, you will be qualified to begin your own spa business, apply for positions that require practical experience and have a range of knowledge in traditional and medical spa treatments.

    In first semester, students will be introduced to spa management and client services, anatomy, physiology of the skin, skin care, and begin to train in traditional esthetics.

    In second semester, students study advanced facial techniques and computer applications. In the third semester, study marketing, cosmetic applications, finance, medical spa services and hands on experience in the practical lab classes.

    In the final semester, students learn about retail operations, human resource management, small business management and hands-on experience at the Humber spa.

    Your Career

    Your Career

    Start your career in the thriving health and wellness industry.

    As a large and growing industry with eight million active spa-goers in Canada, wellness is big business. Humber's Esthetician/Spa Management program is your opportunity to join the field.

    The explosion over the last decade in both the number and variety of spas is good news for your career. Toronto and southern Ontario are home to many spas and wellness centres; in addition, you can work around the world in what is a $250 billion industry (according to SpaFinder Inc.). Seek management opportunities at day spas, hotel and resort spas, destination spas, fitness and sports clinics, health and wellness clubs, condominium spas, nail bars and medical spas. Business courses prepare you for the operations aspect of this industry.

    With spas offering a broad range of services, you can also work as an esthetician, medical esthetician, skin care therapist, nail technician, front-line staff member or retail sales specialist.

    Join the excitement of this booming sector and experience the blissful reward of helping people fulfill their desire to improve their bodies, minds and spirits.

    Our Facilities

    Our Facilities

    Students receive extensive hands-on experience in spa management and esthetician skills in the Spa@Humber lab.

    The student labs are equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.

  • Work Placement

    Two work placements offer students experience working with clients. This placement will be on site at The Humber Spa.

  • Admission Requirements

    • Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status
    • Grade 12 English (ENG4C or ENG4U). If English is not your first language, refer to the English Language Proficiency Policy
    • Three Grade 11 or Grade 12C, U or M courses in addition to those listed above
    • Applicants who do not possess the required courses may complete admission testing to determine equivalencies. Invitation and booking of admission testing is done using the email address provided on the online application

    Note: For more information, refer to Selection Procedures.
    Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission to the program.

  • Fees / Scholarships

    The 2013/2014 fee for two semesters is

    • domestic $4,193.58
    • international $12,950.

    Amounts listed are the total of tuition, lab and material fees, student service and auxiliary fees for the first three semesters of the 2013/2014 academic year. Fees are subject to change. For more information, refer to Fees and Financial Assistance.

  • Curriculum   (View the 2012/13 Curriculum)

    Semester 1

    Course Code Course Name
    BSPA 100 Introduction to Spa Management and Client Service

    Introduction to Spa Management and Client Service

    Course Code: BSPA 100

    This course will introduce students to the spa industry and provide knowledge of the historical significance of spas, as well as what the future holds for this rapidly growing industry. Topics include: spa architecture and design, brand recognition, marketing tools to represent your spa to clients, purchasing products, infection prevention and control best practices for personal service settings, equipment and communication systems designed specifically for spas. There is a focus on good business practices; such as, client management, ethics and employee relations.

    BSPA 104 Facial Techniques

    Facial Techniques

    Course Code: BSPA 104

    Through hands-on learning, students apply the knowledge gained in BSPA 111 Physiology of the Skin and BSPA 113 Cosmetic Product Knowledge an opportunity to observe and perform a client consultation, and make recommendations to their clients in a 30/60 minute facial based on their skin type and conditions. During this process, students will be able to reveal client contraindications and fulfill client expectations.

    BSPA 110 Professional Skin Care

    Professional Skin Care

    Course Code: BSPA 110

    This course familiarizes students with the ingredients used in the production of cosmetic, skin and body-care products as they relate to marketing issues. A survey of generic skin types, cosmetic categories, ingredients and the manufacturing process provides a good basis for developing the students? knowledge of cosmetic products. Students will have an opportunity to perform a client consultation and make recommendations to their clients based on their skin type and conditions that will not only reveal any contraindications but give you an idea of what the client?s expectations are of the service.

    BSPA 111 Physiology of the Skin

    Physiology of the Skin

    Course Code: BSPA 111

    This course will introduce students to major body systems and their functions to gain the foundation and knowledge needed for all practical spa treatments and application courses. The course covers the basic foundation for understanding the human body and the mechanisms by which the body functions and will prepare students for subsequent courses, such as BSPA 104, 150, 154, 205, 251 and 256. Topics include the nervous system, circulatory system, cardiovascular system, respiratory system, muscles, joints, bone structure, and a strong emphasis on the structure of the skin and nails. Students will learn how to analyze sin types, diseases, conditions and disorders. Reflexology, basic massage techniques, and aromatherapy will also be discussed while understanding the benefits and contraindications of treatments and techniques.

    GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Science

    An Introduction to Arts and Science

    Course Code: GNED 101

    The humanities course focuses on fundamental questions individuals ask of themselves as they proceed through life. Why are we the way we are? Do we have free will or are we prisoners of our past experience or our biological inheritance? What motivates societies to change? Why do societal changes so often divide people into opposing camps? Why do so many people find contemporary life at home, at work, and in the community unfulfilling? What constitutes good government? How should injustice be fought? Can nations successfully deal with global problems? What is science and how does it differ from other kinds of inquiry? Can scientists provide solutions to the problems we face? What is art and does it offer answers of its own? What is its relationship to beauty, to knowledge, and to ethics? Is objectivity about art (or anything) possible? These questions are organized into units that begin with issues concerning the nature of the individual and then extend outward to various social, cultural and physical contexts.

    The issues explored in this course are too complex to have any one right answer. Rather, individuals must search for answers that make sense of their experiences via various theoretical perspectives. The humanities course supports this endeavour through study of different thinkers presented in the readings and exploration of different points of view explored in class discussions.

    WRIT 100 College Reading and Writing Skills

    College Reading and Writing Skills

    Course Code: WRIT 100

    College Writing Skills emphasizes elements of the writing process. Although subject matter and format may change from one program to another, the skills necessary for effective writing remain the same, as do the professional standards that all Humber students are expected to attain. Students will practice the reading and writing skills that will be valuable in their college programs and build a strong base for professional business writing. Those students who plan to further their studies will develop the fundamental skills for writing acceptable academic English. To help students reach these goals, the course covers the following: analytical reading and critical thinking; essay organization and development; and the elements of clear writing, including grammar and punctuation skills. To complete WRIT 100 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the attached criterion sheet.

    Semester 2

    Course Code Course Name
    BSPA 150 Nail Care Technologies

    Nail Care Technologies

    Course Code: BSPA 150

    This course will provide students with the opportunity to practice nail care skills through practical applications and demonstrations in a lab setting. Students will apply information taught in BSPA 111 in conjunction with this course and will have the opportunity to perform and practice; step-by-step procedures essential for manicures and pedicures, paraffin treatments, basic hand and arm massage, French manicures, and contamination control and disinfection. This course will prepare students for the subsequent Humber Spa Lab BSPA 205 and 256 courses. Professional attitude, ethical behavior, client care and cleanliness are stressed, as well as the correct use of spa implements and products. Spa industry standards, regulations, policies, procedures, health, safety, and sanitation and infection control guidelines are practiced. A strong emphasis is placed on the timeliness of services in order to ensure students capability and success in the workplace.

    BSPA 151 Computer Applications

    Computer Applications

    Course Code: BSPA 151

    Technology has transformed our lives in the last decade and strong computer skills have become crucial to finding employment. This hybrid course provides students with resources and guidance to develop skills in Microsoft Office 2007 applications, focusing on three key areas: Word, PowerPoint and Excel. It is a self-taught course, where student access and master the material through the web-based training program, MyITLab. While learning about Office 2007, students will develop skills in self-discipline and detail orientation, while learning to troubleshoot their computers, install and configure software.
    The training program works through a simulation program. It provides video and audio assistance to enhance learning. Tutorial assistance for all weekly assignments will be available in the lab time that is assigned to each student. All communication and course-related assistance will be provided through learning management system - Blackboard via the website. Students will also be given the course eBook, a memory stick and a headphone set to assist with the audio component through the simulation program.

    BSPA 154 Personal Care Applications

    Personal Care Applications

    Course Code: BSPA 154

    This course is the practical application of information taught in the previous BSPA 100, BSPA 111 and BSPA 113 courses. This course will provide students with the practical experience of performing personal care applications on clients while ensuring privacy and comfort. Students will have the opportunity to address client?s epilation needs and will practice and perform temporary hair removal from the legs, chest, back, underarms, arms, and bikini areas. Students will practice these forms of hair removal under lab technologist guidance and supervision, while understanding the benefits and contra-indications of such treatments and their protocols. Spa industry standards, regulations, policies, procedures, health, safety, and sanitation and infection control guidelines are practiced. A strong emphasis is placed on the timeliness of services in order to ensure students capability and success in the workplace.

    BSPA 155 Advanced Facial Techniques

    Advanced Facial Techniques

    Course Code: BSPA 155

    This course continues the learning and skills gained in the Cosmetic Product Knowledge and Physiology of the Skin courses. Students will gain the skills required for performing 60-minute facials and specialized facial treatments. Students will obtain practical experience in advanced facial treatments using high frequency, galvanic current, suction and vac spray. Proper sterilization and hygienic practices will be emphasized to ensure industry health and safety standards, sanitation, and infection control guidelines are met.

    GNED General Education Elective

    General Education Elective

    Course Code: GNED

    The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum.

    Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences
    GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences

    Anthropology
    ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology
    ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology

    Arts
    ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies
    ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers
    ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film
    ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces

    Cultural Studies
    CULT 211 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
    CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada
    CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America
    CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live
    CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower
    CULT 239 Digital Culture
    CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity
    CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture
    CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity
    CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism
    CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture

    Economics
    ECON 110 Real Life Economics
    ECON 204 People, Money and Markets
    ECON 206 The History of Money

    English
    ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction
    ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead
    ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction
    ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction
    ENGL 247 Life Stories
    ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground

    Geography
    GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario
    GEOG 212 Political Geography

    History
    HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century
    HIST 217 History of War
    HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World
    HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989

    Humanities
    HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art
    HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise
    HUMA 235 World Religions
    HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World
    HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature
    HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives!
    HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion

    Languages
    SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1

    Philosophy
    PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy
    PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy
    PHIL 217 Ethical Issues
    PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex
    PHIL 227 Business Ethics
    PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives
    PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
    PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics

    Political Science
    POLS 110 Introduction to Politics
    POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics
    POLS 219 Globalization
    POLS 223 War and Terrorism
    POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights
    POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics

    Psychology
    PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction
    PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership
    PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport
    PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental
    PSYC 220 Psychology - Social
    PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal

    Science
    SCIE 110 The Science of Everything
    SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue
    SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe
    SCIE 216 Origins of Life
    SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth
    SCIE 221 The Environment
    SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe
    SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs

    Sociology
    SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture
    SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction
    SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet
    SOCI 219 Sport and Society
    SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society
    SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference
    SOCI 234 Society and Conflict
    SOCI 236 Issues in Crime
    SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion
    SOCI 238 Sociology of Food
    SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy
    SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family
    SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions
    SOCI 247 Leadership
    SOCI 249 Imagining the City
    SOCI 257 Canada Today
    SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues

    WRIT 200 Workplace Writing Skills

    Workplace Writing Skills

    Course Code: WRIT 200

    Business Writing Skills introduces students to the strategies of effective written workplace communication. This course is designed to build on and reinforce the writing skills developed in WRIT 100 and requires students to apply these skills to vocationally relevant assignments. Students will learn how to select and organize pertinent information according to purpose and audience and will practise presenting their ideas clearly, precisely, and effectively in various written formats. To complete WRIT 200 successfully, students must produce writing that meets or surpasses the minimum departmental standards as set out in the criterion sheet.

    Semester 3

    Course Code Course Name
    BSPA 200 Introduction to Marketing

    Introduction to Marketing

    Course Code: BSPA 200

    This course will provide students with a basic knowledge of the marketing process, which includes understanding of the marketing environment, population demographics, targets and segments including geographic, psychographic, behavior response and competitive positioning. The marketing mix of the four P?s ? product, place, price, promotion ? are explored in both the generic concept of marketing and, most importantly, in the concept of services marketing, which is essential to the spa industry. Additionally, brand, logo and advertising are emphasized, culminating in the creation of a spa brochure by each student. Students will also interpret marketing activities directed toward them as spa owners.

    BSPA 202 Cosmetic Applications

    Cosmetic Applications

    Course Code: BSPA 202

    This course has been designed to demonstrate the importance of using professional tools in the application of cosmetics in order to achieve the desired results. Through demonstration and practical assessment, students will have an opportunity to familiarize themselves with the product knowledge from Cosmetic Product Knowledge, and practical skills of correctional make-up techniques including colour theories and relationships, face, brows, eyes and lip applications.

    BSPA 205 Spa at Humber Lab 1 and 2

    Spa at Humber Lab 1 and 2

    Course Code: BSPA 205

    Students, under faculty supervision and through participation in the in-school Spa@Humber, continue practicing client services, including manicures, pedicures and mini-facials. Professionalism and customer care are critical to this in school participation. Spa industry standards, regulations, policies, procedures, ethical, health, safety, sanitation and infection control guidelines are practiced. Spa equipment is used appropriately. As well, students are introduced to the administration aspects of client services such as reception, performing bookings, handling accounts, sale of products and marketing. This lab reinforces material taught in first semester and also BSPA 155, BSPA 154 and BSPA 202.

    BSPA 212 Spa Finance

    Spa Finance

    Course Code:

    BSPA 213 The Medical Spa

    The Medical Spa

    Course Code:

    GNED General Education Elective

    General Education Elective

    Course Code: GNED

    The following courses represent the GNED General Education electives that you can choose from as part of your program's curriculum.

    Introduction to Liberal Arts and Sciences
    GNED 101 An Introduction to Arts and Sciences

    Anthropology
    ANTH 202 Physical Anthropology
    ANTH 205 Cultural Anthropology

    Arts
    ARTS 138 Understanding Movies: An Introduction to Film Studies
    ARTS 229 Musical Pioneers
    ARTS 241 Exploring Music and Film
    ARTS 246 Art and Artists - Money, Madness and Masterpieces

    Cultural Studies
    CULT 211 Conspiracy Theories and Critical Thinking
    CULT 214 AlterNative Pathways: Aboriginal People in Canada
    CULT 217 Encounter with Latin America
    CULT 228 Pop Culture: Shaping How We Live
    CULT 236 China: The Next Superpower
    CULT 239 Digital Culture
    CULT 242 Culture, Technology and Identity
    CULT 243 Crossing Borders: Migration and Culture
    CULT 244 Gender, Race and Ethnicity
    CULT 245 The Body: Beauty, Sex and Consumerism
    CULT 248 Women and Popular Culture

    Economics
    ECON 110 Real Life Economics
    ECON 204 People, Money and Markets
    ECON 206 The History of Money

    English
    ENGE 110 Literature: An Introduction
    ENGL 239 Dark Days Ahead
    ENGL 242 Pulp Fiction
    ENGL 246 Contemporary Fiction
    ENGL 247 Life Stories
    ENGL 248 Voices from the Underground

    Geography
    GEOG 210 The Nature of Ontario
    GEOG 212 Political Geography

    History
    HIST 110 Canada: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
    HIST 203 Monsters of the 20th Century
    HIST 217 History of War
    HIST 218 The Making of the Modern World
    HIST 222 The Age of Europe: From the Enlightenment to 1989

    Humanities
    HUMA 137 Art Matters: An Introduction to the Philosophy of Art
    HUMA 226 The Arts and the 21st Century Imagination: Longing for Paradise
    HUMA 235 World Religions
    HUMA 241 Risky Business: Living in a Dangerous World
    HUMA 242 Vampires: In Film and Literature
    HUMA 244 Ordinary Heroes: Extraordinary Lives!
    HUMA 250 God, Science and Religion

    Languages
    SPAN 110 Introductory Spanish 1

    Philosophy
    PHIL 100 Ideas: An Introduction to Philosophy
    PHIL 110 The Love of Wisdom: An Introduction to Philosophy
    PHIL 217 Ethical Issues
    PHIL 225 Philosophy of Love and Sex
    PHIL 227 Business Ethics
    PHIL 228 Success: Philosophical Perspectives
    PHIL 229 Violence, Order and Justice: An Introduction to Political Philosophy
    PHIL 230 Environmental Ethics

    Political Science
    POLS 110 Introduction to Politics
    POLS 204 Morality, Democracy and Politics
    POLS 219 Globalization
    POLS 223 War and Terrorism
    POLS 224 Justice, Equality and Rights
    POLS 225 Environmental Policy and Economics

    Psychology
    PSYC 110 Psychology - An Introduction
    PSYC 205 Applied Psychology and Leadership
    PSYC 207 Psychology of Sport
    PSYC 210 Psychology - Developmental
    PSYC 220 Psychology - Social
    PSYC 230 Psychology - Abnormal

    Science
    SCIE 110 The Science of Everything
    SCIE 208 Water: A Life or Death Issue
    SCIE 213 Astronomy: The Evolving Universe
    SCIE 216 Origins of Life
    SCIE 219 Dangerous Earth
    SCIE 221 The Environment
    SCIE 223 Astrobiology: Life in the Universe
    SCIE 224 Discovering Dinosaurs

    Sociology
    SOCE 100 Canadian Society and Culture
    SOCI 110 Sociology: Introduction
    SOCI 205 Social Entrepreneurship: Profit, People and the Planet
    SOCI 219 Sport and Society
    SOCI 232 Gender, Power and Society
    SOCI 233 Sociology of Cultural Difference
    SOCI 234 Society and Conflict
    SOCI 236 Issues in Crime
    SOCI 237 Sociology of Fashion
    SOCI 238 Sociology of Food
    SOCI 239 Citizenship, Immigration, and Democracy
    SOCI 240 Sociology of the Family
    SOCI 246 Sociology of Emotions
    SOCI 247 Leadership
    SOCI 249 Imagining the City
    SOCI 257 Canada Today
    SOCI 277 Sexual Diversity: Contemporary Social Issues

    Semester 4

    Course Code Course Name
    BSPA 250 Spa Treatments and Therapies

    Spa Treatments and Therapies

    Course Code:

    BSPA 251 Retail Buying

    Retail Buying

    Course Code: BSPA 251

    This course is the practical application of information taught in the previous BSPA 100 and BSPA 111 courses. This course, along with the prerequisites, will provide students with the practical experience of performing body treatments and therapies on clients while ensuring privacy and comfort. Students will have the opportunity to address client?s health and esthetic needs and will practice and perform services such as; back facials and body treatments including dry bush and salt glows, massage techniques, aromatherapy, and body and hot stone massage. Students will practice these applications, under lab technologist supervision, while understanding the benefits and contra-indications of such treatments and their protocols.

    BSPA 252 Spa - Humber Lab 3 and 4

    Spa - Humber Lab 3 and 4

    Course Code: BSPA 252

    Retail is a critical component that contributes to the smooth operation and profitability of a spa business. The spa experience should not end when the customer leaves the spa and the successful management of the retail products can be a profitable and rewarding extension of the spa experience. This course provides students with the business tools and information to understand the essence of retail planning, the science of retail (purchasing, inventory management), as well as the art of retail (visual presentation, marketing).

    BSPA 253 Human Resources Management

    Human Resources Management

    Course Code:

    BSPA 254 Small Business Management

    Small Business Management

    Course Code:

    BSPA 255 The Medical Spa 2

    The Medical Spa 2

    Course Code:

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