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Program information and application for undergraduate admission:
College of Education Center for Student Success
Travelstead Hall
(505) 277-3190
Students who have not been admitted to UNM should schedule a meeting through the Non-UNM Student Appointment Form on the College of Education Web site. Students admitted to UNM should schedule a meeting at the College of Education Center for Student Success and/or the Family and Child Studies program office.
* Students from Arts and Sciences can earn a B.A. degree in Family and Child Studies. See the College of Arts and Sciences- Family and Child Studies section of this Catalog for specific program requirements.
Students who wish to apply for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) designation of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR) must refer to the NCFR Web site for details on requirements and application. Note that a course in human sexuality is required for the CFLE application.
Credit Hours |
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I. | General Education Requirements | |
Area 1: Writing and Speaking | 9 | |
(ENGL 110 or 112 or 113) and ENGL 120. | ||
Select one from: CJ 130; ENGL 219, 220; PHIL 156; UHON 201. | ||
Area 2: Mathematics | 3 | |
Select one from: MATH 129, 215; STAT 145. | ||
Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences | 7 | |
(BIOL 110/112L) or (BIOL 123/124L). | ||
Select one from: ANTH 120/122L, 150/151L, 160/161L; ASTR 101/101L; CHEM 101, 111, 121/123L, 122/124L, 131/123L, 132/124L; ENVS 101/102L; EPS 101/105L, 201L; GEOG 101/105L; NTSC 261L, 262L, 263L; PHYC 102/102L,s 105, 151/151L, 152/152L, 160/160L, 161/161L; UHON 203. | ||
Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
Select two from: AFST 109; AMST 182, 185; ANTH 101, 130; CCS 109; CRP 181; ECON 105, 106; ENG 200; GEOG 102; LING 101; NATV 109; POLS 110, 200, 220, 240; PSY 105; SOC 101; SUST 109; UHON 204; WMST 109. | ||
Area 5: Humanities | 6 | |
Select two from: AFST 104; AMST 186; CCS 201; CLST 107, 204, 205; COMP 222, 224; ENGL 150, 292, 293; GEOG 140; HIST 101, 102, 161, 162, 181, 182; MLNG 101; NATV 150; PHIL 101, 201, 202; RELG 107, 263, 264; UHON 121, 122, 205. | ||
Area 6: Foreign Language | 3 | |
One course chosen from any lower-division non-English language offerings from Linguistics (including Sign Language), Spanish and Portuguese, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and foreign languages in other departments and programs (except LATN 105). | ||
Area 7: Fine Arts | 3 | |
Select one from: ARCH 121; ARTH 101, 201, 202; DANC 105; FA 284; MA 210; MUS 139, 142; THEA 105; UHON 207; any 3 credit hour studio or performance course offered Art and Art History, Cinematic Arts, Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media, Music, or Theatre and Dance. | ||
Additional Requirement | ||
NUTR 120 -or- NUTR 244 |
Nutrition for Health Human Nutrition |
3 |
Subtotal | 40 | |
II. | Family and Child Studies Core Courses | |
FCS 105 | Introduction to Family and Child Studies | 3 |
FCS 305 | Research and Evaluation in Family and Child Studies | 3 |
FCS 481 | Public Policy and Advocacy in Family and Child Studies | 3 |
FCS *484 | The Sociocultural Context of Families | 3 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
III. | Concentration Requirements | |
Lower-Division Concentration Core (select from): | ||
FCS 101 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
FCS 102 | Carpe Noctem: Sleep, Health, and the Family | 3 |
FCS 103 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 2 |
FCS 111 | Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
FCS 115 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
FCS 117 | Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4 | 3 |
FCS 202 | Introduction to Reading, Language and Literacy | 3 |
FCS 203 | Infant Growth and Development | 3 |
FCS 213 | Marriage and Family Relationships | 3 |
FCS 217 | Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 to Grade 3 | 3 |
FCS 220 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
FCS 230 | Professionalism | 2 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
Upper-Division Concentration Core | ||
FCS 302 | Emergent Literacy: Birth through Pre-K | 3 |
FCS 311 | Family, Language and Culture | 3 |
FCS 312 | Parent-Child Interactions | 3 |
FCS 316 | Early Childhood Pedagogy and Curriculum | 3 |
FCS 401 | Research in Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
FCS 403 | Growth and Development of the Preschool Child | 3 |
FCS 405 | Advanced Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
Subtotal | 21 | |
IV. | Family and Child Studies Electives (select from): | |
FCS 304 | Growth and Development in Middle Childhood | 3 |
FCS 310 | Friends and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
FCS 313 | Family Theories | 3 |
FCS 315 | Adolescent Development in the Family | 3 |
FCS 321 | Young Children and Diverse Abilities | 3 |
FCS 341 | Ecological Aspects of Housing | 3 |
FCS 343 | Family Management Theories | 3 |
FCS 344 | Consumer Decisions | 3 |
FCS 395 | Field Experience | 3 |
FCS 407L | Preschool Child Laboratory | 1 |
FCS *411 | Marriage and Family Life Education | 3 |
FCS 412 | Fathering | 3 |
FCS 416 | Adult Development in the Family | 3 |
FCS 443 | Application of Family Management Theories | 3 |
Subtotal | 24 | |
V. | Unrestricted Electives | |
Consult the program faculty for specific courses. | 11 | |
Subtotal | 11 | |
At least 40 credit hours of upper-division courses are required. | ||
Degree Total |
120 |
Grades of “C” or better are required in all General Education and Family and Child Studies courses used to meet the Early Childhood Education and Development concentration.
Credit Hours |
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I. | General Education Requirements | |
Area 1: Writing and Speaking | 9 | |
(ENGL 110 or 112 or 113) and ENGL 120. | ||
Select one from: CJ 130; ENGL 219, 220. | ||
Area 2: Mathematics | 6 | |
MATH 215 and STAT 145. | ||
Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences | 8 | |
Select two from: NTSC 261L, 262L, 263L. | ||
Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 9 | |
Select three from: AFST 104; AMST 186; CCS 201; CLST 107, 204, 205; COMP 222, 224; ENGL 150, 292, 293; GEOG 140; HIST 101, 102, 161, 162, 181, 182; NATV 150; PHIL 101, 201, 202; RELG 107, 263, 264; UHON 121, 122, 205. | ||
Area 5: Humanities | 9 | |
(HIST 101 or 102) and (HIST 161 or 162) and HIST 260. | ||
Area 6: Foreign Language | 3 | |
One course chosen from any lower-division non-English language offerings from Linguistics (including Sign Language), Spanish and Portuguese, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and foreign languages in other departments and programs (except LATN 105). | ||
Area 7: Fine Arts | 3 | |
ARTE 214. | ||
Subtotal | 47 | |
II. | Concentration Requirements | |
Lower-Division Concentration Core | ||
FCS 101 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
FCS 103 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | 2 |
FCS 111 | Family and Community Collaboration | 3 |
FCS 115 | Guiding Young Children | 3 |
FCS 117 | Curriculum Development through Play: Birth through Age 4 | 3 |
FCS 117L | Practicum: Birth through Age 4 | 2 |
FCS 202 | Introduction to Reading, Language and Literacy | 3 |
FCS 217 | Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 to Grade 3 | 3 |
FCS 217L | Practicum: Age 3 to Grade 3 | 2 |
FCS 220 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
FCS 230 | Professionalism | 2 |
Subtotal | 29 | |
Upper-Division Concentration Core | ||
FCS 311 | Family, Language and Culture | 3 |
FCS 321 | Young Children and Diverse Abilities | 3 |
FCS 401 | Research in Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
Subtotal | 9 | |
Pre-K to Grade 3 Professional Courses | ||
FCS 402 | Teaching and Learning Reading and Writing | 3 |
FCS 406 | Teaching and Learning Math and Science | 4 |
FCS 408 | Teaching and Learning in Social Studies, Fine Arts and Movement | 3 |
FCS 417L | Teaching and Learning Practicum | 2 |
FCS 440 | Student Teaching Seminar | 3 |
FCS 440L | Student Teaching Lab | 9 |
Subtotal | 24 | |
Additional Concentration Requirements | ||
FCS 105 | Introduction to Family and Child Studies | 3 |
EDPY 472 | Classroom Assessment | 3 |
LLSS 175 | Foundations of American Indian Education | 3 |
LLSS 453 | Theoretical and Cultural Foundations of Bilingual Education | 3 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
At least 40 credit hours of upper-division courses are required. | ||
Degree Total | 121 |
Grades of “C” or better are required in all General Education and all 100- and 200-level required course work, whereas grades of “B” or better are required for all upper-division courses used to meet the Early Childhood Multicultural Education Licensure Pre-K to Grade 3 concentration.
Credit Hours |
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I. | General Education Requirements | |
Area 1: Writing and Speaking | 9 | |
(ENGL 110 or 112 or 113) and ENGL 120. | ||
Select one from: CJ 130; ENGL 219, 220; PHIL 156; UHON 201. | ||
Area 2: Mathematics | 3 | |
STAT 145. | ||
Area 3: Physical and Natural Sciences | 7 | |
(BIOL 110/112L) or (BIOL 123/124L). | ||
Select one from: ANTH 120/122L, 150/151L, 160/161L; ASTR 101/101L; CHEM 101, 111, 121/123L, 122/124L, 131/123L, 132/124L; ENVS 101/102L; EPS 101/105L, 201L; GEOG 101/105L; NTSC 261L, 262L, 263L; PHYC 102/102L, 105, 151/151L, 152/152L, 160/160L, 161/161L; UHON 203. | ||
Area 4: Social and Behavioral Sciences | 6 | |
Select two from: AFST 109; AMST 182, 185; ANTH 101, 130; CCS 109; CRP 181; ECON 105, 106; ENG 200; GEOG 102; LING 101; NATV 109; POLS 110, 200, 220, 240; PSY 105; SOC 101; SUST 109; UHON 204; WMST 109. | ||
Area 5: Humanities | 6 | |
Select two from: AFST 104; AMST 186; CCS 201; CLST 107, 204, 205; COMP 222, 224; ENGL 150, 292, 293; GEOG 140; HIST 101, 102, 161, 162, 181, 182; MLNG 101; NATV 150; PHIL 101, 201, 202; RELG 107, 263, 264; UHON 121, 122, 205. | ||
Area 6: Foreign Language | 3 | |
One course chosen from any lower-division non-English language offerings from Linguistics (including Sign Language), Spanish and Portuguese, Foreign Languages and Literatures, and foreign languages in other departments and programs (except LATN 105). | ||
Area 7: Fine Arts | 3 | |
Select one from: ARCH 121; ARTH 101, 201, 202; DANC 105; FA 284; MA 210; MUS 139, 142; THEA 105; UHON 207; any 3 credit hour studio or performance course offered Art and Art History, Cinematic Arts, Interdisciplinary Film and Digital Media, Music, or Theatre and Dance. | ||
Additional Requirement | ||
NUTR 120 -or- NUTR 244 |
Nutrition for Health Human Nutrition |
3 |
Subtotal | 40 | |
II. | Family and Child Studies Core Courses | |
FCS 105 | Introduction to Family and Child Studies | |
FCS 305 | Research and Evaluation in Family and Child Studies | |
FCS 481 | Public Policy and Advocacy in Family and Child Studies | |
FCS *484 | The Sociocultural Context of Families | |
Subtotal | 12 | |
III. | Concentration Requirements | |
Concentration Core | ||
FCS 213 | Marriage and Family Relationships | 3 |
FCS 312 | Parent-Child Interactions | 3 |
FCS 395 | Field Experience | 3 |
FCS 403 | Growth and Development of the Preschool Child | 3 |
FCS 407L | Preschool Child Laboratory | 1 |
Subtotal | 13 | |
Family Relations (select from): | ||
FCS 310 | Friends and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
FCS 313 | Family Theories | 3 |
FCS *411 | Marriage and Family Life Education | 3 |
FCS 412 | Fathering | 3 |
Subtotal | 9 | |
Family Resource Management (select from): | ||
FCS 341 | Ecological Aspects of Housing | 3 |
FCS 343 | Family Management Theories | 3 |
FCS 344 | Consumer Decisions | 3 |
FCS 443 | Application of Family Management Theories | 3 |
Subtotal | 6 | |
Human Development (select from): | ||
FCS 203 | Infant Growth and Development | 3 |
FCS 304 | Growth and Development in Middle Childhood | 3 |
FCS 315 | Adolescent Development in the Family | 3 |
FCS 416 | Adult Development in the Family | 3 |
Subtotal | 9 | |
IV. | Unrestricted Electives | |
Consult the program faculty for specific courses. | 31 | |
Subtotal | 31 | |
At least 40 credit hours of upper-division courses are required. | ||
Degree Total | 120 |
Students pursuing the Human Development and Family Relations concentration must take FCS 403 and 407L concurrently.
Grades of “C” or better are required in all General Education and Family and Child Studies courses used to meet the Human Development and Family Relations concentration.
To complete this concentration in B.S. in Family and Child Studies without a minor, 67 credit hours in FCS are required. Upon program approval, students may count up to 6 credit hours of FCS 391 towards program requirements.
A minor in Family and Child Studies consists of a total of 18 credit hours.
Core courses
Credit Hours |
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Family and Child Studies Core Courses | ||
FCS 105 | Introduction to Child and Family Studies | 3 |
FCS 305 | Research and Evaluation in Family and Child Studies | 3 |
FCS 481 | Public Policy and Advocacy in Family and Child Studies | 3 |
FCS *484 | The Sociocultural Context of Families | 3 |
Subtotal | 12 | |
Additional Courses (select from): | ||
FCS 202 | Introduction to Reading, Language and Literacy | 3 |
FCS 203 | Infant Growth and Development | 3 |
FCS 213 | Marriage and Family Relationships | 3 |
FCS 217 | Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3 | 3 |
FCS 220 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs | 3 |
FCS 304 | Growth and Development in Middle Childhood | 3 |
FCS 310 | Friends and Intimate Relationships | 3 |
FCS 312 | Parent-Child Interactions | 3 |
FCS 313 | Family Theories | 3 |
FCS 315 | Adolescent Development in the Family | 3 |
FCS 316 | Early Childhood Pedagogy and Curriculum | 3 |
FCS 321 | Young Children and Diverse Abilities | 3 |
FCS 341 | Ecological Aspects of Housing | 3 |
FCS 343 | Family Management Theories | 3 |
FCS 344 | Consumer Decisions | 3 |
FCS 395 | Field Experience | 3 |
FCS 401 | Research in Child Growth, Development, and Learning | 3 |
FCS 403 | Growth and Development of the Preschool Child | 3 |
FCS 405 | Advanced Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers | 3 |
FCS *411 | Marriage and Family Life Education | 3 |
FCS 412 | Fathering | 3 |
FCS 416 | Adult Development in the Family | 3 |
FCS 443 | Application of Family Management Theories | 3 |
Subtotal | 6 | |
Total | 18 |
Nine credit hours must be numbered above 300. Grades of "C" or better are required. This is a non-teaching minor in the College of Education, and is available for majors in all departments with approval from major advisors. If the courses are required in both the major and the minor, an equivalent number of approved credit hours shall be added to the total credit hour requirement.
Visit the Family and Child Studies program entry on the College of Education Web site for more information and specific requirements.
(18-21 credit hours)
NOTE: See minor department for specific requirements and/or information. Completion of a minor is not a requirement for the College of Education students majoring in Family and Child Studies. A student without a minor must complete a total of 57 credit hours in Family and Child Studies.
The Departmental Honors program is open to Family and Child Studies majors who have an overall GPA of at least 3.50. Students must seek advisement from a faculty member willing to serve as mentor for the honors courses and research. An Honors thesis is written during the student’s final semester. Required courses are FCS 497, 498, and 499. These courses are in addition to those required for the major and/or concentration.
Beginning with the Spring 2017 term, undergraduate courses offered under the subject codes of Early Childhood Multicultural Education (ECME) and Family Studies (FS) will be offered under a new subject code of Family and Child Studies (FCS). Refer to the tables below to determine the new subject code and course number for undergraduate courses previously offered under ECME and FS.
Early Childhood and Multicultural Education (ECME)
ECME 101 | Child Growth, Development, and Learning | FCS 101 |
ECME 103 | Health, Safety and Nutrition | FCS 103 |
ECME 111 | Family and Community Collaboration I | FCS 111 |
ECME 115 | Guiding Young Children | FCS 115 |
ECME 117 | Curriculum Development through Play - Birth through Age 4 | FCS 117 |
ECME 117L | Practicum for Curriculum Development through Play - Birth through Age 4 | FCS 117L |
ECME 202 | Introduction To Reading And Literacy Development | FCS 202 |
ECME 217 | Curriculum Development and Implementation: Age 3 through Grade 3 | FCS 217 |
ECME 217L | Curriculum Development and Implementation Practicum - Age 3 through Grade 3 | FCS 217L |
ECME 220 | Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs I | FCS 220 |
ECME 230 | Professionalism | FCS 230 |
ECME 305 | Research and Evaluation in Early Childhood | FCS 305 |
ECME 311 | Family and Community Collaboration II | FCS 311 |
ECME 401 | Research in Child Growth, Development, and Learning | FCS 401 |
ECME 402 | Teaching Reading and Writing | FCS 402 |
ECME 417L | Methods and Materials for the Early Primary Grades Practicum | FCS 417L |
ECME 440L | Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education | FCS 440L |
Family Studies (FS)
FS 202 | Infant Growth and Development | FCS 203 |
FS 213 | Marriage and Family Relationships | FCS 213 |
FS 281 | Introduction to Family Studies | FCS 105 |
FS 304 | Growth and Development in Middle Childhood | FCS 304 |
FS 310 | Friends and Intimate Relationships | FCS 310 |
FS 312 | Parent-Child Interactions | FCS 312 |
FS 313 | Family Theories and Contemporary Lifestyles | FCS 313 |
FS 315 | Adolescent Development in the Family | FCS 315 |
FS 341 | Ecological Aspects of Housing | FCS 341 |
FS 343 | Family Management Theories | FCS 343 |
FS 344 | Consumer Decisions | FCS 344 |
FS 391 / 591 | Problems | FCS 391 |
FS 395 | Field Experience I | FCS 395 |
FS 403 | Growth and Development of the Preschool Child | FCS 403 |
FS 407L | Preschool Child Laboratory | FCS 407L |
FS *411 | Marriage and Family Life Education | FCS *411 |
FS 412 | Fathering | FCS 412 |
FS 416 | Adult Development in the Family | FCS 416 |
FS 443 | Application of Family Management Theories | FCS 443 |
FS 481 | Families and Public Policy | FCS 481 |
FS *484 | Ethnic Minority Families | FCS *484 |
FS 493 / 593 | Topics | FCS 493 |
FS 497 | Reading and Research in Honors I | FCS 497 |
FS 498 | Reading and Research in Honors II | FCS 498 |
FS 499 | Honors Thesis | FCS 499 |
FCS 101 [ECME 101]. Child Growth, Development, and Learning. (3)
FCS 102. Carpe Noctem: Sleep, Health, and the Family. (3)
FCS 103 [ECME 103]. Health, Safety, and Nutrition. (2)
FCS 105 [FS 281]. Introduction to Family and Child Studies [Introduction to Family Studies]. (3)
FCS 111 [ECME 111]. Family and Community Collaboration [Family and Community Collaboration I]. (3)
FCS 115 [ECME 115]. Guiding Young Children. (3)
FCS 117 [ECME 117]. Curriculum Development through Play - Birth through Age 4. (3)
FCS 117L [ECME 117L]. Practicum: Birth through Age 4 [Practicum for Curriculum Development through Play - Birth through Age 4 (Pre-K)]. (2)
FCS 202 [ECME 202]. Introduction to Reading, Language and Literacy [Introduction to Reading and Literacy Development]. (3)
FCS 203 [FS 202]. Infant Growth and Development. (3)
FCS 213 [FS 213]. Marriage and Family Relationships. (3)
FCS 217 [ECME 217]. Curriculum Development and Implementation - Age 3 through Grade 3. (3)
FCS 217L [ECME 217L]. Practicum: Age 3 to Grade 3 [Curriculum Development and Implementation Practicum - Age 3 (Pre-K) through Grade 3]. (2)
FCS 220 [ECME 220]. Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs [Assessment of Children and Evaluation of Programs I]. (3)
FCS 230 [ECME 230]. Professionalism. (2)
FCS 302. Emergent Literacy: Birth through Pre-K. (3)
FCS 304 [FS 304]. Growth and Development in Middle Childhood. (3)
FCS 305 [ECME 305]. Research and Evaluation in Family and Child Studies [Research and Evaluation in Early Childhood]. (3)
FCS 310 [FS 310]. Friends and Intimate Relationships. (3)
FCS 311 [ECME 311]. Family, Language and Culture [Family and Community Collaboration II]. (3 [2])
FCS 312 [FS 312]. Parent-Child Interactions. (3)
FCS 313 [FS 313]. Family Theories [Family Theories and Contemporary Lifestyles]. (3)
FCS 315 [FS 315]. Adolescent Development in the Family. (3)
FCS 316. Early Childhood Pedagogy and Curriculum. (3)
FCS 321. Young Children and Diverse Abilities. (3)
FCS 341 [FS 341]. Ecological Aspects of Housing. (3)
FCS 343 [FS 343]. Family Management Theories. (3)
FCS 344 [FS 344]. Consumer Decisions. (3)
FCS 391 [FS 391 / 591]. Problems. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
FCS 395 [FS 395]. Field Experience [Field Experience I]. (1-6 to a maximum of 6 Δ)
FCS 401 [ECME 401]. Research in Child Growth, Development and Learning. (3)
FCS 402 [ECME 402]. Teaching and Learning Reading and Writing [Teaching Reading and Writing]. (3)
FCS 403 [FS 403]. Growth and Development of the Preschool Child. (3)
FCS 405. Advanced Caregiving for Infants and Toddlers. (3)
FCS 406. Teaching and Learning Math and Science. (4)
FCS 407L [FS 407L]. Preschool Child Laboratory. (1)
FCS 408. Teaching and Learning in Social Studies, Fine Arts and Movement. (3)
FCS *411 [FS *411]. Marriage and Family Life Education. (3)
FCS 412 [FS 412]. Fathering. (3)
FCS 416 [FS 416]. Adult Development in the Family. (3)
FCS 417L [ECME 417L]. Teaching and Learning Practicum [Methods and Materials for the Early Primary Grades Practicum]. (2)
FCS 440. Student Teaching Seminar. (3)
FCS 440L [ECME 440L]. Student Teaching Laboratory [Student Teaching in Early Childhood Education]. (9 [12])
FCS 443 [FS 443]. Application of Family Management Theories. (3)
FCS 481 [FS 481]. Public Policy and Advocacy in Family and Child Studies [Families and Public Policy]. (3)
FCS *484 [FS *484]. The Sociocultural Context of Families [Ethnic Minority Families]. (3)
FCS 493 [FS 493 / 593]. Topics. (1-3, no limit Δ)
FCS 497 [FS 497]. Reading and Research in Honors I. (2)
FCS 498 [FS 498]. Reading and Research in Honors II. (2)
FCS 499 [FS 499]. Honors Thesis. (2)
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