Counseling Degrees & Licenses in Georgia

Accredited Counseling Degree Programs in Georgia

Albany State University – College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies (Online)

Albany State University caters to busy parents or already-working professionals who are comfortable with online learning by offering their master of education program entirely online.

The MEd program in counselor education provides concentrations in clinical mental health counseling (CMHC), clinical rehabilitation counseling (CRC), and school counseling (SC). Students can begin classes in the summer or fall semesters, full-time or part-time. Students can work at their own pace, with options for either the traditional or accelerated paths.

Graduates will be prepared to take the National Counselor Examination, a counselor licensure requirement in many states. Although the program is 100 percent online, students can complete their fieldwork in their local area. Students are required to complete at least two four-day on-campus residencies.

This 60 to 63-credit program includes courses such as introduction to the counseling profession; theories of counseling; multicultural counseling theory and practice; legal and ethical issues in counseling; crisis counseling and intervention; school counseling foundations; introduction to mental health counseling; and counseling strategies and techniques.

• Location: Albany, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Three years
• Estimated Tuition: $300 per credit plus fees for all online programs; tuition varies based on the number of credits, and in-state or out-of-state residency

Augusta University – College of Education

Augusta University is a public university and academic medical center in Augusta, Georgia, on the northeastern border of the state near North Carolina. With two concentrations, the master of education with a major in counselor education prepares students to become either school counselors or clinical mental health counselors. Courses are not online but generally offered during evening hours or on Saturdays to accommodate those who may already be working.

Admission requirements to the program include a bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university, a minimum overall GPA of 2.5, official transcripts are required from all universities and colleges ever attended, three letters of recommendation, and English language proficiency for applicants whose first language is not English.

Comprising 60 credits, the program includes courses such as human growth and development for counselors; professional orientation and ethics; communication skills in counseling; group counseling; theories and techniques of counseling; couples and family counseling; and diagnosis and psychopathology in counseling.

• Location: Augusta, GA
• Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Two years
• Estimated Tuition: In-state ($2,752 plus fees per semester for 12 or more hours; non-resident ($9,386 plus fees per semester for 12 or more hours)

Clark Atlanta University – School of Education

Clark Atlanta University is a private Methodist historically black university, and it has a rich background as the first HBCU in the Southern United States. The Department of Counselor Education offers programs leading to master of arts (MA) degrees in both clinical mental health counseling and school counseling. Both programs meet the standards of the Licensed Professional Counselors and School Counselors based on the Georgia Professional Standards Commission. The CMHC program prepares students for the National Counselor Examination.

Clark Atlanta does have some admission requirements, including an official GRE or GMAT score, which cannot be deferred or waived. Test scores more than five years old are not acceptable. School counseling applicants must take and pass the Georgia Assessment for the Certification of Educators (GACE) Program Admission Assessments (PAA) prior to being fully admitted to the School Counseling program. Otherwise, applicants must take and pass the PAA by the end of the first semester following graduation.

Both programs require the completion of 60 credits and include courses such as introduction to counseling; theories of counseling; group counseling; career counseling; individual and group appraisal; counseling diverse populations; addictions counseling; counseling couples and families; and counseling children and adolescents.

• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Accreditation: Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Three years
• Estimated Tuition: $951 per credit plus fees

Columbus State University

At Columbus, students can choose from a master of education or a master of science to enter a counseling career. The school counseling MEd prepares students to work in schools from preschool through 12th grade. After completing the master of science in clinical mental health counseling program, the student will be prepared for a job in many settings including mental health centers, community agencies, hospitals, residential treatment centers, corrections facilities, or other settings.

Both programs require clinical supervision of a 100-hour practicum and two 300-hour internships, in a school setting or in an environment related to clinical mental health. Both programs are offered in a combination of hybrid, online, and face-to-face courses. Columbus, Georgia is just 100 miles southwest of Atlanta.

The MEd program in school counseling comprises 61 credits, while the MS program in clinical mental health counseling comprises 60 credits. The curriculum includes courses such as ethics and professional issues in counseling; school counseling services; applied practice in school counseling; counseling children; counseling exceptional children; diagnosis in counseling; counseling theory; family therapy process and practice; and crisis and trauma counseling.

• Location: Columbus, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Two to three years
• Estimated Tuition: In-state ($210 per credit); out-of-state ($817 per credit)

Fort Valley State University – Department of Behavioral and Social Science and the Department of Counseling (Online)

Fort Valley State University is a public historically black university in Fort Valley, Georgia. Fort Valley offers three programs, with traditional in-person and online learning options.

Rehabilitation counseling is a fully online program, with summer and fall start dates. The CLRC program is fully online and admits students each year in the fall and summer. Rehabilitation counselors are frequently employed in settings working with individuals with some kind of disability, either mental or physical. The work may include job training and placement or general life skills in a wide variety of settings. This 61-credit program includes courses such as counseling theories and processes; diagnosing and treatment planning; psychiatric rehabilitation; crisis counseling; and vocational rehabilitation.

The master of science program in clinical mental health counseling is not an online program; however, with permission, students may be able to take an online course under special circumstances. This program consists of 60 credits and includes courses such as clinical mental health counseling; substance abuse and addictions counseling; psychopathology; multicultural counseling; counseling theories and process; group theory and process; and family counseling and guidance.

The 60-credit school counseling program meets all the educational requirements for the Professional School Counselor Certificate, Level 5. In the CMHC and school counseling programs, students will complete three field experiences, including a practicum and two internships.

• Location: Fort Valley, GA; Online
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Two to three years or more
• Estimated Tuition: Online ($219 per credit plus fees); in-person education (in-state: $181 per credit plus fees; non-residents: $672 per credit plus fees)

Georgia Southern University

Georgia Southern is the state’s largest and most comprehensive center of higher education south of Atlanta. Their counseling education program offers two-degree concentrations: school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. Both concentrations are offered in a hybrid format at the Statesboro campus. While full-time and part-time options are offered, the program requires year-round attendance since some required courses are only offered in the summer.

Both programs comprise 60 credits and the core curriculum includes courses such as theories of counseling; counseling skills and techniques; group counseling and group work; counseling assessment and appraisal; career counseling; multicultural counseling; and lifespan development.

The school counseling concentration includes courses in family counseling; counseling diagnosis; ethics and foundations of school counseling; school counseling program coordination and curriculum; and crisis intervention. The CMHC concentration includes coursework in addiction counseling; counseling psycho-diagnosis; short-term counseling strategies; counseling and sexuality; and crisis intervention & prevention.

• Location: Statesboro, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Full-time (two years); part-time (three to four years)
• Estimated Tuition: In-state ($277 per credit); out-of-state ($1,105 per credit)

Mercer University – School of Medicine and College of Professional Advancement

Mercer University was founded nearly 200 years ago by Georgia Baptists. Today, it is a well-respected private university with three campuses: the historic main campus in Macon, a graduate and professional education campus in Atlanta, and a four-year campus of the School of Medicine in Savannah. Out of the four counseling programs, three are offered at the Atlanta campus and one, the marriage and family therapy program, at the Savannah campus.

The programs include a master of family therapy (MFT) program; a master of science program in clinical mental health counseling; a master of science program in clinical rehabilitation counseling; and a master of science program in school counseling.

Mercer’s master of science (MS) degrees in clinical mental health counseling and rehabilitation counseling are designed for busy working professionals or households with families. Some required courses are available online and classes meet one night per week with start dates in January, May, or August. Courses include group counseling and group work; counseling skills and techniques; addictions counseling; counseling theory; theories of family counseling; and crisis, trauma, and grief counseling.

The family therapy program is offered through the Mercer School of Medicine. MFT graduates train under the supervision of Mercer University School of Medicine faculty at the Mercer Family Therapy Centers (MFTC) located in Macon and Atlanta, Georgia. This MFT program includes 13 classroom-based courses, a six-semester professional development seminar series, and a year-long clinical practicum. Courses in this 48-credit program include foundations of family studies; theories of family therapy; assessment of diagnosis in family therapy; clinical treatment with children, adolescents, and families; addiction in family systems; and ethical, legal, and professional practice in family therapy.

• Location: Macon, Atlanta, and Savannah, GA
• Accreditation: Mercer University (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); MFT program (Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Education (COAMFTE); the CMHC, school counseling, and rehabilitation counseling programs (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP)
• Expected Time to Completion: CMHC and rehabilitation counseling degrees (30 to 42 months); school counseling degree (30 to 36 months); MFT degree (48 credits); all programs have full- and part-time options
• Estimated Tuition: MFT ($998 per credit plus fees); the master of science in counseling degrees ($682 per credit plus fees)

Georgia State University – College of Education & Human Development

Georgia State has seven campuses throughout the metro Atlanta area. The school is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants in order to serve low and middle-income Black Americans. Students can choose from programs in clinical mental health counseling (MS), rehabilitation counseling (MS), or school counseling (MEd).

All programs require the completion of 60 credits and include courses such as introduction and professional orientation to school counseling; basic counseling skills; group counseling systems; counseling systems and interventions; career theory, assessment, and intervention; educational and psychological appraisal; psychobehavioral diagnosis; and family systems and interventions.

• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Two to three years
• Estimated Tuition: Georgia residents ($4,776 per semester); non-Georgia residents ($15,108 per semester)

Richmont Graduate University – School of Counseling (Online)

Richmont is a graduate institution that provides master’s degrees in counseling, ministry, and psychological studies from a Christian perspective. The school’s master of arts in clinical mental health counseling is offered in a flexible day, evening, and weekend schedule. This degree fulfills the academic requirements in most states for licensure as a professional counselor (LPC) and certification as a nationally certified counselor (NCC).

Students can enroll in both on-ground and online coursework. The school also offers post-graduate certificates in marriage and family therapy, trauma counseling, Christian sex therapy, child and adolescent counseling, spirituality and counseling practice, and addictions counseling. CACREP approved the new online clinical mental health counseling program, and the traditional program has been fully accredited since 2015.

Comprising 67 credits, the program includes courses such as foundations in counseling; group counseling theory and practice; ethical, legal, and professional standards in professional counseling and marriage & family therapy; integrative theology; counseling systems and interventions; psychodynamic theories and counseling; 3 psychopathology: diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders; family systems theory; and social and cultural issues in counseling.

• Location: Atlanta, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Two to four years
• Estimated Tuition: $740 per credit plus fees

Thomas University (Online)

Thomas University is a private university offering an online master of science program in counseling (MSC) that allows students to choose from four specialization tracks: clinical mental health counseling; addictions counseling; professional school counseling; and clinical rehabilitation counseling. This 60-credit program prepares graduates for practice through didactic training and clinical fieldwork experience that can be completed in their local geographic area.

Thomas’s degree program approves students to sit for their licensure and CRC exam after completing 75 percent of program coursework. Students who pass their exams during program completion will graduate with their NCC and CRC already earned.

The curriculum includes courses such as foundations and techniques of counseling; crisis and trauma counseling; substance abuse counseling methods; theories & techniques of counseling; psychopathology and diagnosis; marriage & family counseling; medical aspects of disability & chronic illness; ethics in addiction counseling; and counseling children and families.

• Location: Thomasville, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Two to three years
• Estimated Tuition: $725 per credit plus fees

University of Georgia – College of Education

Founded in 1785, the University of Georgia is one of the oldest public universities in the United States. Its professional counseling program is a master of education that prepares students to work in various community settings, including mental health agencies, juvenile correction agencies, drug and alcohol programs, marriage and family therapy clinics, senior centers, and more. They also offer a professional school counseling emphasis which is a dual MEd and EdS program.

The MEd in professional counseling program prepares graduates for the practice of couple, individual, group, and family counseling and allows students to choose a concentration for their studies. Options include juvenile offender counseling; marriage and family therapy; and women’s studies. The program’s curriculum includes courses such as foundations of mental health counseling; counseling theories and practice; multicultural counseling; group counseling; psycho-diagnosis; psychopharmacology; and cognitive behavioral therapy.

• Location: Athens, GA
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)
• Expected Time to Completion: Full-time, two years
• Estimated Tuition: $370 per credit plus fees

Valdosta State University (Online)

The school that would become Valdosta State University was founded in 1906. Valdosta is located in South Georgia, approximately 20 miles from the Florida state line. They offer two degree programs: a master of education in counselor education and an education specialist (EdS) in school counseling.

The master of education in counselor education offers two tracks: school counseling and clinical mental health counseling. A master of science in marriage and family therapy prepares graduates to apply for licensure as MFTs in Georgia and other states. The school counseling EdS is available as an online option.

• Location: Valdosta, GA; Online
• Accreditation: Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP); Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); Commission on Accreditation for Marriage and Family Therapy Training and Education (COAMFTE)
• Expected Time to Completion: School counseling EdS (30 credits); counselor education MEd (60 credits)
• Estimated Tuition: Online courses ($293 per credit plus fees); in-state on-campus ($3,042 for 12+ credits plus fees); non-resident on-campus ($10,978 for 12+ credits plus fees)

Mental Health Counseling (LMHC) Licenses in Georgia: Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Georgia State Composite Board Of Professional Counselors, Social Workers And Marriage & Family Therapists	Counselors in Georgia are licensed as Associate Professional Counselors or Professional Counselors. Associate Professional Counselors must: Submit a complete application Pay the $100 fee Provide either NCE or NCMHCE scores Submit transcripts showing a master’s in counseling from a CHEA-accredited institution Provide an affidavit of citizenship Provide a contract affidavit from an employer or supervisor where work experience will be obtained Submit two references from faculty or supervisors Professional Counselors must meet the same requirements Associate Professional Counselors, as well as: Provide proof of four years post-masters supervised work experience consisting of 2,400 hours of direct client contact Submit two additional references from supervisors Pay a $110 application fee	Licenses in Georgia are renewed biennially by September 30th on even-numbered years. The fee to renew is $100. Professional Counselors are required to submit 35 hours of continuing education, five of which must be in ethics and a maximum of 10 completed online.

School Counseling Licenses in Georgia

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Georgia Professional Standards Commission	The Georgia Professional Standards Commission issues school counselor certificates. The requirements for a standard certificate are: Complete a state-approved master’s in school counseling program or hold a National Certified School Counselors (NCSC) credential issued by the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) or be a licensed (associate) counselor in Georgia Submit a completed application Pay $20 application fee Submit official transcripts Complete a Lawful Presence affidavit and provide a copy of an acceptable ID Pass the Georgia Assessments for the Certification of Educators (GACE) content assessment Complete a course in identifying and educating exceptional children with a grade of B or better Have (or be eligible for) a Georgia teaching certificate	Renewals of school counselor certificates in Georgia are required every five years. Renewal requirements are: Pass a background check Pay $20 renewal fee Submit a renewal application Engage in continuing professional learning Have “Written Professional Learning Goals” and be actively working towards them

Substance Abuse Counseling Licenses in Georgia

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA)	The two agencies licensing substance abuse counselors in Georgia are the Georgia Addiction Counselors Association (GACA) and the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Certification Board of Georgia (ADACBGA). Certificates issued by GACA include: Counselor-In-Training Certification (CCIT), Certified Addiction Counselor, Level I (CACI), and Certified Addiction Counselor, Level II (CACII). CCIT certification candidates must: Be at least 21 years old Have a high school diploma or GED Submit a completed application Complete 20 hours of education including six hours in ethics, six in tele-mental health, six in health insurance portability and accountability act CFR42, and two in certified counselor in training Submit a Georgia Crime Information Center report Provide a signed contract from a clinical supervisor where supervised work experience will be completed Pay the $67 application fee To upgrade to a CCAI, applicants must: Be at least 21 years old Have a high school diploma or GED Have two years full-time (or 4,000 hours) of work experience as a chemical dependency/abuse counselor Complete 180 hours of education and training in alcoholism and drug abuse or related counseling subjects, including six hours of ethics, 18 hours of cultural diversity training, and three hours of HIV/AIDS education (at least 100 hours must be from within the past five years, and a maximum 90 hours may be accepted from a college transcript) Complete 220 hours of clinical supervision by a GACA approved supervisor Pass the NCC AP (NAADAC) exam Pay $150 application fee CAAII candidates must: Complete a bachelor’s degree Have three years full-time (or 6,000 hours) of work experience as a chemical dependency/abuse counselor Complete 270 hours of education and training in alcoholism and drug abuse or related counseling subjects, including six hours of ethics, 27 hours of cultural diversity training, and three hours of HIV/AIDS education (at least 160 hours must be from within the past five years, and a maximum 135 hours may be accepted from a college transcript) Complete 144 hours of clinical supervision by a GACA-approved professional Pass the NCAC Level II exam Pay $150 application fee Certificates issued by ADACBGA include Certified Alcohol & Drug Counselor Levels I and II (CADC I and II), and Certified Advanced Alcohol & Drug Counselor (CAADC). To be eligible for CADC I certification, candidates must: Complete 6,000 hours of work experience Have 300 hours of clinical supervision at a ratio of one hour of supervision to ten hours of work experience; there must a minimum of 10 hours in each of the 12 core function areas Hold a high school diploma or the equivalent Complete 300 hours of substance use disorder-specific education, including six hours of ethics education, six hours of e-counseling/telehealth education, six hours of HIV/AIDS education, and six hours of trauma-informed care Submit a Clinical Supervisor’s Evaluation form for every supervisor Initial and sign the Assurance and Release Ethics Statement Pay $150 application fee and a $180 exam fee Pass the ADC or AADC exam CADC II applicants must meet the CADCI requirements, in addition to having: A bachelor’s in human service field or a graduate degree in any field 4,000 hours of work experience 200 hours of clinical supervision at a ratio of one hour of supervision to ten hours of work experience; there must a minimum of 10 hours in each of the 12 core function areas CAADC applicants must meet all the CADC II requirements, in addition to having a master’s degree in a human service field with a clinical component or application.	GACA requires its certification holders to renew every two years. The fee for CACI and CACII renewals are $100 for members and $150 for non-members. CCTI certifications are only valid for one year and can be renewed a maximum of three times. Renewals for CAC Level I or II must include 40 hours of continuing education. They must include 20 hours in a classroom, six hours in ethics training, and six hours in tele-mental health. ADACBGA requires renewals every two years. Applications to renew must be accompanied by a $150 fee and 40 hours of continuing education, five of which must be ethics and three must be in e-counseling/telehealth.

Rehabilitation Counseling Licenses in Georgia

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists	Rehabilitation counselors in Georgia are licensed as Associate Professional Counselors or Professional Counselors. Associate Professional Counselors must: Submit a complete application Pay the $100 fee Provide either NCE or NCMHCE scores Submit transcripts showing a master’s in counseling from a CHEA-accredited institution Provide an affidavit of citizenship Provide a contract affidavit from an employer or supervisor where work experience will be obtained Submit two references from faculty or supervisors Professional Counselors must meet the same requirements Associate Professional Counselors, as well as: Provide proof of four years post-master’s supervised work experience consisting of 2,400 hours of direct client contact Submit two additional references from supervisors Pay a $100 application fee	Licenses in Georgia are renewed biennially by September 30th on even-numbered years. The cost to renew is $150 Professional Counselors are required to submit 35 hours of continuing education, five of which must be in ethics and a maximum of 10 completed online

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) Licenses in Georgia

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board	Currently, there are no state certification or licensing requirements for applied behavior analysts in Georgia. However, in May 2022, HB 412 was passed, which will implement a new state licensure process for behavior analysts. The new statutes are being implemented as of May 2024, and applicants should check the Georgia Behavior Analyst Licensing Board website for the most up-to-date information.	Those providing ABA therapy in Georgia and want to bill insurance will need to maintain a national certification such as the BCBA and meet those continuing education standards.

Marriage and Family Therapy Licenses in Georgia

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists	The Georgia State Composite Board of Professional Counselors, Social Workers, and Marriage & Family Therapists licenses Associate Marriage and Family Therapists and Marriage and Family Therapists. Candidates for an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist license must: Submit a completed and notarized application Pay the $110 fee Pass the Marriage and Family Therapy exam Submit transcripts showing a master’s in marriage and family counseling from an accredited institution (with proof of a 12-month internship with 500 hours of direct client contact) Provide an affidavit of citizenship Provide a contract affidavit from an employer or supervisor where work experience will be obtained Submit two references from faculty or supervisors Professional MFTs must meet the same requirements associates, as well as: Provide proof of three years post-master’s supervised work experience, with at least 180 hours of supervision Send two additional references from supervisors Pay $100 application fee	Licenses in Georgia are renewed biennially by September 30th on even-numbered years. Marriage and family therapists must submit 35 hours of continuing education, five of which must be in ethics and a maximum of 10 completed online.

Child (Pediatric) Behavioral Therapy Licenses in Georgia

Licensing Authority	Eligibility & Details	Renewal Requirements
Georgia State Composite Board Of Professional Counselors, Social Workers And Marriage & Family Therapists	Child therapists in Georgia are licensed as Associate Professional Counselors or Professional Counselors. Associate Professional Counselors must: Submit a complete application Pay the $100 fee Provide either NCE or NCMHCE scores Submit transcripts showing a master’s in counseling from a CHEA accredited institution Provide an affidavit of citizenship Provide a contract affidavit from an employer or supervisor where work experience will be obtained Submit two references from faculty or supervisors Professional Counselors must meet the same requirements Associate Professional Counselors, as well as: Provide proof of four years post-master’s supervised work experience consisting of 2,400 hours of direct client contact Submit two additional references from supervisors Pay a $100 application fee	Licenses in Georgia are renewed biennially by September 30th on even-numbered years. Professional Counselors must submit 35 hours of continuing education, five of which must be in ethics and a maximum of 10 completed online. Renewals cost $100

Counseling Schools & Licensure in Nearby States

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