Jim Renner, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. Program Director Master's in Counseling jrenner@umary.edu (701) 355-8177

Welcome to the Master of Science in Counseling Program. In keeping with the mission of the University of Mary and the traditions of the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, our program seeks to:

• Develop competent leaders in service to others
• Promote scholarship and evidence-based practice
• Encourage integration of Christian values with professional ethics
• Prepare individuals for advanced levels of professional service in diverse communities

We offer advanced education for those seeking clinical and direct practice opportunities in mental health, education and human service settings. Completion of the program will position you for professional credentialing and licensure in specific fields of counseling practice.

If you are interested in a challenging graduate experience that will advance your career opportunities in counseling, I invite you to click on the links that follow or contact me.

Full-Time Graduate Faculty
Jim Renner, M.S.W., L.C.S.W. (Program Director), Michelle Weigel, M.A., Mark Springer, Ph.D., Chad Litton, Ph.D., Nancy Kleingartner, M.S.W.

Part-Time Graduate Faculty
Zanne Ness, Ph.D., Kathleen Schmaltz, M. Ed., James Link, Psy. D., Carmen Johnson, M.M., L.A.C., Kay Karnac, M.Ed., L.P.C.C., Vince Barnes, Psy. D.

Master's of Science in Counseling 

Master of Science in Addiction Counseling

Master of Science in Community Counseling

Master of Science in School Counseling

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