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SOCW

103 courses with the subject SOCW, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.

SOCW 2001Introduction to Social Work5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 2002Basic Skills for Social Work Practice5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 2003Introduction to the Welfare State5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
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SOCW 3001Diversity and Multiculturalism5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 3002Human Behavior in the Social Environment I5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 3003Human Behavior in the Social Environment II5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
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SOCW 3004Social Work Research I5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 4001Policy and Advocacy5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 4002Social Work Research II5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 4003Generalist Practice I-Individuals/Families5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 4004Generalist Practice II-Groups5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 4005Generalist Practice III-Organizations and Communities5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
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SOCW 4100Field Seminar I10

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 10
Credits (max): 10
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 4110Field Seminar II10

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 10
Credits (max): 10
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0236
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6002Changing Lives, Changing Society: Introduction to Social Work3

Quarter 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6051Diversity, Human Rights, and Social Justice5

Quarter 3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6060Social Work Theory and Practice5

Quarter 6

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6070Supervision, Leadership, and Administration in Social Work Organizations5

Elective Course 1 Quarter 5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6090Psychopathology and Diagnosis for Social Work Practice5

Elective Course 1 Quarter 9

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6101Essential Skills for Social Work Practice5

Quarter 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6103Introduction to Addictions5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6111Advanced Social Work Practice I5

Quarter 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6121Advanced Clinical Social Work Practice II5

SOCW 6xxx (Optional 2nd cluster) Quarter 9

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6135Criminal Behavior5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6145Crisis Management5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6200Human Behavior and the Social Environment I5

Quarter 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6202Treatment of Addictions5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6204Medical Social Work I5

Quarter 3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6205Medical Social Work II5

Complete Social Work Skills Lab II after SOCW 6510 and prior to enrolling in SOCW 6520 - Social Work Field Education III. (Exception: Advanced Standing students must complete Social Work Skills Lab II - after SOCW 6002.) Quarter 9

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6206Interdisciplinary Healthcare Practice5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6210Human Behavior and the Social Environment II5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6212Social Work Practice With Military Populations5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6215Advanced Social Work Practice With Children and Family Services5

Quarter 9 Complete Social Work Skills Lab II after SOCW 6215 and prior to enrolling in SOCW 6456.

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6219Telehealth5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6221Macro Social Work and Social Change5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6301Social Work Practice Research I5

Quarter 5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6311Social Work Practice Research II5

Quarter 6

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6333Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6336Crisis, Trauma, and Disaster Response5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6337Trauma-Informed Practice: Neurobiology of Trauma5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6350Forensic Applications in Community Settings5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6351Social Policy, Welfare, and Change5

Quarter 5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6361Social Policy: Analysis and Advocacy5

Quarter 7

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6362Human Sexuality5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6410Military Culture for Social Workers5

Quarter 3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6411Social Work in Trauma, Crisis, and Stress With Military Personnel5

Quarter 10

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6412Working With Military Spouses, Families, and Children5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6443Psychopharmacology and Biopsychosocial Considerations for Social Workers5

Quarter 10

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6446Social Work Practice With Children and Adolescents5

Quarter 3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6456Social Work Practice With Couples and Family Systems5

Quarter 10

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6466Understanding Human Sexuality in Child and Family Social Work5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6500Social Work Field Education I3

Quarter 5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6510Social Work Field Education II3

Quarter 6

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6511Treatment of Forensic Populations5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0237
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6520Social Work Field Education III3

Quarter 10 Elective Course 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 6530Social Work Field Education IV3

Quarter 11 Elective Course 3 (optional)

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8002Foundations of Graduate Study3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8103Introduction to Addiction5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8110Advanced Social Work Theory and Practice5

Complete the residency as soon as you begin your program ; required before you begin your 2nd research course (RSCH 8210 OR RSCH 8310). Quarter 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8112Social Work Scholarship5

Quarter 2

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8114Advanced Social Work Scholarship Community5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8116History and Development of Social Work5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8117Diversity and Multiculturalism5

Quarter 3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8137Contemporary Issues in Social Work Policy Practice5

Specialization Course 2 Quarter 5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8138Program and Practice Evaluation5

Quarter 5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8145Crisis Management5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8152Human Services Administration5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8203Treatment of Addictions5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8204Medical Social Work I5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8205Medical Social Work II5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8214DSW Intensive3

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8310Qualitative Interpretive Meta Synthesis (QIMS) Design5

Quarter 3 Specialization Course 1

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8320Qualitative Interpretive Meta Synthesis (QIMS) Findings5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8333Vicarious Trauma and Compassion Fatigue5

Elective course chosen to support Capstone research project Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8340Translating Qualitative Research into Practical Social Work Implications3

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8346Child and Adolescent Counseling5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8350Historical and Contemporary Issues in Criminal Justice5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8351Policy Analysis in the Criminal Justice System5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8356Theories and Techniques in Marriage, Couple, and Family Counseling5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8451Public Policy Analysis5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8465Strategic Planning: Collaboration, Cooperation, and Coordination5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8550Preparing for Dissertation5

Optional: Complete a PhD dissertation intensive retreat (DRWI 8500) face-to-face during your dissertation. Contact Student Success Advising to register. Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8570Social Work Supervision5

Quarter 4

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8571Treatment of Forensic Populations5

Elective course chosen to support Capstone research project Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8572Adult Learning and Instructional Design5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8574Advanced Clinical Instruction and Supervision5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8610Capstone Research Project *15

Continuous enrollment in 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms until completion * Students take this course for a minimum of four terms and are continuously enrolled until completion of their doctoral study with final chief academic officer (CAO) approval. In general students are continuously registered in the dissertation/doctoral study course until they complet To complete a doctoral study, students must obtain the academic approval of several independent evaluators including their committee, the University Research Reviewer, and the Institutional Review Board; pass the Form and Style Review; gain approval at the oral defense stage; and gain Capstone Writing Courses

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 15
Credits (max): 15
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8750Leadership Development5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8752Executive Leadership With Impact5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8785Social Change in Action: Prevention, Consultation, and Advocacy5

Elective course chosen to support Capstone research project Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8786Strategic Context of Public Management and Leadership5

Elective course chosen to support Capstone research project Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8802Clinical Seminar I [Removed 12.12.2022]5

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0238
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8809Fundamentals of Law and Public Policy5

Elective course chosen to support Capstone research project Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 8815Introduction to Dimensions of Contemporary Aging5

Elective course chosen to support Capstone research project. Quarter 7+

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9000Dissertation5

Quarter: Quarter 2-5+; Credits: 5 credits per term for a minimum of 4 terms; taken continuously until completion

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 5
Credits (max): 5
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9001ABuilding Doctoral Socialization and Competency1

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9002ABuilding Doctoral Socialization and Competency1

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9003ABuilding Doctoral Socialization and Competency1

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9004ABuilding Doctoral Socialization and Competency1

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9005ABuilding Doctoral Socialization and Competency1

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Credit unit: credits
Type: course
Edition: 0239
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9101DSW Capstone Project Research1

Quarter 6

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 1
Credits (max): 1
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9102DSW Capstone Project Research2

Quarter 7

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 2
Credits (max): 2
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

SOCW 9103DSW Capstone Project Research3

8-Year Maximum Time Frame Students have up to 8 years to complete their doctoral degree requirements (see Enrollment Requirements in the student handbook). Students may petition to extend the 8-year maximum time frame, but an extension is not guaranteed. << Previous: Master of Social Work (MSW) Next: PhD in Social Work >> Walden University is a registered trademark of Walden University, LLC. © 2026 Walden University, LLC. All rights reserved. Office of Student Disability Services Any concerns about accessibility of materials on this site or compatibility with assistive technology should be addressed to disability@mail.waldenu.edu Walden Departments, Centers, and Resources

Subject: SOCW
Credits (min): 3
Credits (max): 3
Type: course
Edition: 2026
Source: academics.waldenu.edu

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