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    "pricing_model": "Not specified in the provided text; typically university tuition fees per credit hour.",
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    "target_markets": "Adults seeking state licensure as elementary or secondary school counselors; individuals pursuing National Certified Counselor (NCC) or South Carolina Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) certifications.",
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