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Online Counseling Schools and Degrees

Counseling degrees that US colleges and universities offer with online coursework — master's, doctoral and bachelor's. “Online” describes how classes are delivered, not the whole degree: clinical and school counseling programs require supervised practicum and internship in person, and some also require campus residencies. Every listing shows both, as the school states them.

Hybrid programs with regular on-campus classes are not listed here; find them with the hybrid filter.

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100

verified online programs

18

state no campus visits for coursework

46

require campus residencies or visits

84

CACREP-accredited, listed online by CACREP

Two separate questions: campus attendance and fieldwork

Campus attendance for coursework

Some online counseling programs require residencies or intensives on campus — often to practice counseling skills in person before practicum. Others state that no campus visits are required. We show “No campus visits (stated)” only when the institution says so; otherwise the requirement is listed or marked not verified.

Practicum and internship

Clinical and school counseling programs require supervised practicum and internship at an approved site — in person, usually near where you live. Profiles show the published hours, who arranges the site, whether the program offers placement support and any location rules. “No campus visits” never means “no in-person requirements”.

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Adams State University

M.A. in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP
Location: Alamosa, COSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person
Duration: 5 semesters for fall cohorts (12 credits per semester); 7 semesters for spring cohorts (9 credits per semester) (cohort plan of study) · 60 credits
Tuition: $545 per credit · All students — Couns Ed: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $32,700 (60 credits × $545 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: October 28, 2026 · Spring 2027
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Adams State University

M.A. in Counseling - School Counseling (Online)

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP
Location: Alamosa, COSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person
Duration: 5 semesters for fall cohorts (12 credits per semester); 7 semesters for spring cohorts (9 credits per semester) (cohort plan of study) · 60 credits
Tuition: $545 per credit · All students — Couns Ed: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $32,700 (60 credits × $545 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: October 28, 2026 · Spring 2027
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Adams State University

Ph.D. in Counselor Education & Supervision

Awarded degree: Doctor of Philosophy in Counselor Education and Supervision

Counselor Education and Supervision

PhD CACREPFunding not verified
Location: Alamosa, COSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency, orientation; fieldwork requirements not published
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $647 per credit · All students — PHD in Counseling: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $38,820 (60 credits × $647 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: November 1, 2026 · Fall 2027
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Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Distance)

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Counselor Education – Clinical Mental Health Counseling Option

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Full-time or part-time
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $630 per credit · Online students — Graduate online course fees (charged instead of tuition), 1 credit hour · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,800 (60 credits × $630 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling (Distance)

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $630 per credit · Online students — Graduate online course fees (charged instead of tuition), 1 credit hour · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,800 (60 credits × $630 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: Rolling admission (as published)
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Auburn University

Master of Education (M.Ed.) - School Counseling (Distance)

Awarded degree: Master of Education, Counselor Education – School Counseling Option (Certification)

School Counseling

Master'sMEd CACREP
Location: Auburn, ALSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Full-time or part-time
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in personPlacement support stated
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $630 per credit · Online students — Graduate online course fees (charged instead of tuition), 1 credit hour · year not statedEst. total tuition $37,800 (60 credits × $630 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Bellevue University

Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Bellevue, NESchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residency; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $680 per credit · All students — Graduate Online & On Campus · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $40,800 (60 credits × $680 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Bradley University

Online Master of Arts in Counseling - Professional School Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP
Location: Peoria, ILSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Part-time
Practical training: Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: approximately three years (part-time) · 60 credits
Tuition: $1,158 per credit · All students — Graduate Tuition, Traditional Graduate Programs (applies to on-campus and online programs) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $69,480 (60 credits × $1,158 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: November 8, 2026 · Spring 2027
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Bradley University

Online Master's in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP
Location: Peoria, ILSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Part-time
Practical training: Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: approximately three years (part-time) · 60 credits
Tuition: $1,158 per credit · All students — Graduate Tuition, Traditional Graduate Programs (applies to on-campus and online programs) · 2026-2027Est. total tuition $69,480 (60 credits × $1,158 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: November 8, 2026 · Spring 2027
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Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling · Addiction Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 39 months with no additional credits; 57 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits
Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – Child and Adolescent Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 39 months with no additional credits; 57 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits
Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MS in Clinical Mental Health Counseling – General Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 39 months with no additional credits; 57 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits
Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MS in School Counseling – Addiction Treatment and Recovery

Awarded degree: Master of Science in School Counseling

School Counseling · Addiction Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 45 months with no additional credits; 51 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits
Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MS in School Counseling – Child and Adolescent Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science in School Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 45 months with no additional credits; 51 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits
Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Capella University

MS in School Counseling – General School Counseling

Awarded degree: Master of Science in School Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Minneapolis, MNSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus residencies required · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework with campus residencies; practicum and internship required in person100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 45 months with no additional credits; 51 months with additional credits (tuition estimate) (no transfer credits; additional credits where a state requires more coursework) · 90 credits
Tuition: $525 per credit · All students — GuidedPath tuition · year not statedEst. total tuition $47,250 (90 credits × $525 per credit; fees excluded)
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Central Michigan University

Online Counseling, M.A. - Addiction Counseling Concentration

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Addiction Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP Fully online coursework
Location: Mount Pleasant, MISchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Fully online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.No campus visits (stated) · Full-time or part-time
Practical training: Fully online coursework; local practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 2.5 years full-time; 3.5 years part-time (full-time, year-round coursework) · 60 credits
Tuition: $1,062 per credit · International — Graduate tuition rates, Master's/Specialist, International tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Central Michigan University

Online Counseling, M.A. - Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentration

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP Fully online coursework
Location: Mount Pleasant, MISchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Fully online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.No campus visits (stated) · Full-time or part-time
Practical training: Fully online coursework; local practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 2.5 years full-time; 3.5 years part-time (full-time, year-round coursework) · 60 credits
Tuition: $1,062 per credit · International — Graduate tuition rates, Master's/Specialist, International tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Central Michigan University

Online Counseling, M.A. - School Counseling Concentration

Awarded degree: Master of Arts in Counseling

School Counseling

Master'sMA CACREP Fully online coursework
Location: Mount Pleasant, MISchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Fully online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.No campus visits (stated) · Full-time or part-time
Practical training: Fully online coursework; local practicum and internship required100 practicum + 600 internship hours (as published)Placement support stated
Duration: 2.5 years full-time; 3.5 years part-time (full-time, year-round coursework) · 60 credits
Tuition: $1,062 per credit · International — Graduate tuition rates, Master's/Specialist, International tuition · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Emporia State University

MS - Clinical Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration - Deaf and Hard of Hearing

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Emporia, KSSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required600 internship hours (as published)
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $23,412.20 entire program · Resident (in-state) — Clinical Counseling Online KS-Resident & Corky Plus (2026-2027 program cost estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Emporia State University

MS-Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration - Autism Spectrum Disorder

Awarded degree: Master of Science in Clinical Counseling

Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling

Master'sMS CACREP
Location: Emporia, KSSchool location, not where online students live or train
Delivery: Online courseworkCoursework is delivered online. Practicum and internship are completed in person at approved sites, and some programs also require campus residencies.Campus attendance not verified · Study intensity not published
Practical training: Online coursework; campus attendance not verified; practicum and internship required600 internship hours (as published)
Duration: Length not published · 60 credits
Tuition: $23,412.20 entire program · Resident (in-state) — Clinical Counseling Online KS-Resident & Corky Plus (2026-2027 program cost estimate) · 2026-2027
Next deadline: No upcoming verified deadline
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Online master's tuition on one comparable basis

Schools publish online tuition per credit, per term or for the whole program, and often separately for residents and nonresidents. To compare like with like, we estimate total tuition only where a program publishes both a per-credit rate and its required credits (or a whole-program figure), using the rate that applies to all students or, when rates differ, the nonresident rate. Fees, residency travel and fieldwork costs are excluded. 77 of 91 online master's programs publish enough to be compared; the full method is on the affordable online counseling master's page.

Online master's programs in counseling ordered by estimated total tuition (published rate × required credits, fees excluded).
School and programFormatPublished rate usedCreditsEstimated total tuition
Grand Canyon UniversityOnline Master’s in Addiction Counseling DegreeOnline$610 per creditOnline students — Online · year not stated36$21,960rate × credits
Utah Valley UniversityMaster of Education in School Counseling, M.Ed. (Online cohort)Online$467.46 per creditAll students — Cost of attendance per credit hour as printed on program page · year not stated48$22,438.08rate × credits
University of the CumberlandsOnline Master's in Clinical Mental Health CounselingOnline$449 per creditOnline students — Graduate - Counseling Programs (Clinical Mental Health & CES), online, per credit hour · year not stated60$26,940rate × credits
Liberty UniversityMaster’s in Addiction Counseling OnlineOnline$600 per creditOnline students — Master's programs, online, full-time per credit hour · 2026-202748$28,800rate × credits
The University of AlabamaRehabilitation Counseling, MAOnline$28,800 entire programOnline students — Program total, 60 hours, 2025-2026 tuition rates · 2025-202660$28,800published total
Indiana Wesleyan UniversityOnline Master's in Addiction CounselingOnline$610 per creditAll students · year not stated48$29,280rate × credits
Emporia State UniversityMS - Clinical Counseling, Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration - Deaf and Hard of HearingOnline$32,005.40 entire programNonresident (out-of-state) — Clinical Counseling Online Non-Resident (2026-2027 program cost estimate) · 2026-202760$32,005.40published total
Emporia State UniversityMS-Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling Concentration - Autism Spectrum DisorderOnline$32,005.40 entire programNonresident (out-of-state) — Clinical Counseling Online Non-Resident (2026-2027 program cost estimate) · 2026-202760$32,005.40published total
Emporia State UniversitySchool Counseling, MSOnline$32,005.40 entire programNonresident (out-of-state) — School Counseling Online Non-Resident (2026-2027 program cost estimate) · 2026-202760$32,005.40published total
Adams State UniversityM.A. in Counseling - Clinical Mental Health Counseling (Online)Online$545 per creditAll students — Couns Ed: Resident & Non-Resident Online · 2026-202760$32,700rate × credits

Admissions for online counseling programs

  • Master's programs admit applicants with a bachelor's degree in any field more often than not; some list psychology prerequisites. Each profile shows the GPA, prerequisites and documents the program publishes.
  • Many counseling programs interview applicants — individually or in a group, sometimes online — because interpersonal readiness matters for clinical training.
  • Background checks are common before practicum. GRE policies are shown as published; a program that does not mention the GRE is shown as not verified, not as “no GRE”.
  • Online programs often have several start dates a year — check the intake listed with each deadline.

Master's in counseling admission requirements guide

Where you live still matters

An online program listed under a state is offered by a school based in that state. Schools must be authorized to enroll online students in each state, and some publish states they cannot accept. Where a school publishes enrollment restrictions, the program page shows them; use the enrollment-restrictions filter to find them.

Licensure is decided by the state where you will practice. 81 of 91 online master's programs link an official professional licensure disclosure or a state-by-state table, shown on each profile. “Meets educational requirements” covers the degree only; exams, supervised experience and the board application come after.

International students: online study generally does not lead to a US student visa, and practicum sites must meet the program's requirements. Programs that publish whether international students may enroll show it on their page.

Online counseling degrees: common questions

Can I become a licensed counselor with an online degree?
An online degree can meet a state's educational requirements, but licensure also requires supervised post-degree experience, an examination and a board application, and requirements differ by state. Use each program's professional licensure disclosure for the state where you plan to practice; this site never decides eligibility for you.
Are online counseling programs fully online?
Coursework can be, but clinical training is not: practicum and internship are completed in person at an approved site. Some programs also require campus residencies. We label a program “Fully online coursework” only when the school states no campus attendance is required — and we still list its fieldwork.
Do I have to find my own practicum and internship site?
It depends on the program. Some say students secure their own sites with approval; others have placement teams or coordinators who help. Profiles quote what each program publishes, and the placement-support filter finds programs that state assistance.
Is an online CACREP-accredited program the same as an on-campus one?
CACREP accredits programs by specialty and degree, and its directory marks programs offered online. We list a program as CACREP-accredited only when the directory entry matches the program's own specialty and degree.
Can students from any state enroll?
Not always. Schools publish state authorization and licensure restrictions; a program can be accredited and still not admit residents of some states. Check the restrictions and disclosure links on the program page before applying.
How long does an online master's in counseling take?
Most counseling master's programs require around 60 semester credits (or the quarter equivalent) and publish lengths of roughly two to three years; part-time study takes longer. Conditional wording such as “as few as” is shown with its condition.

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