Welcome
If you are looking to earn a degree in less than two years, Gulf Coast College, located in Tampa, Florida is the place for you. Its small classes make the student-teacher relationship more personal, rather than "just a name or number." Day or evening classes give those with busy lifestyles flexibility to fit school in. Gulf Coast College offers degree or diploma programs in the fields of computer and nursing, both of which are in high demand according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

Financial aid is also available for those who qualify.

We believe that the needs of today's complex employment market make it necessary for an individual to possess every available competitive advantage. Our objective at Gulf Coast College is to offer our students the education that prepares them for entry into a new career.

Aesthetics / Skincare Diploma
The Aesthetics Skincare program provides students training in the traditional holistic approach to skin care and includes additional training in the areas of make up and color analysis, mask and spa therapies, hair removal, enzyme treatments, pressure points massage, body wrapping, Microdermabrasion and hot stone treatments. Students are introduced to medical pharmaceutical product protocols and will learn the principles of effective retailing and general business development as it relates to the practice of the skincare professional. Graduates from the program will demonstrate a basic and advanced understanding of the structure and function of the skin and how to apply skin care treatments through the effective utilization of product and equipment protocols.

The Aesthetics Skincare Program prepares students for registration in the state of Florida as a registered facial specialist and certification in body wrapping. The registered graduate is qualified for entry-level employment as a registered facial specialist with training critical for employment opportunities in resort spas and medical facilities. The graduate can demonstrate communication and employability skills and can apply professional and appropriate ethics to all areas of the job.