Program Description
The University of Mary Master of Science in Counseling offers advanced education for those seeking clinical and direct practice opportunities in mental health, education and human services settings. Completion of the program will position students for professional credentialing and licensure in specific fields of practice.
The curriculum is designed to provide foundational course work in counseling theories, practice models, and professional ethics as well as specializations in community counseling, school counseling, and addiction counseling. Upon successfully completing the course work, optional thesis, practicum, and internship, graduates will have demonstrated academic competence, ethical and evidence based practice, and personal growth.
The curriculum is based on outcomes and standards of the Council of Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs (CACREP), the North Dakota Board of Counseling Examiners (NDBCE), the North Dakota Board of Addiction Counseling Examiners (NDBACE), the Education Standards and Practices Board (ESPB), and the Department of Public Instruction (DPI).
Mission
In keeping with the mission of the University of Mary and the traditions of the Benedictine Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the Master of Science in Counseling 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
Distinctive Features and Requirements
- Student-centered learning environment
- Concentrated course work -- one class at a time
- Cohort learning community
- Courses offered in evenings
- Some clinical training offered weekends
- Focus on development of competent practitioners
- Faculty with school, addiction, clinical, counseling, and social work practice
- Only program in Western North Dakota
- The core curriculum brings all three tracks together strengthening the preparation of counselors statewide
Program Outcomes
To educate ethical and evidence based professional counselors in a collegial learning environment that will foster competence in:
- Effective communication and relationships
- Critical thinking, analysis and decision-making
- Leadership development in profession and community
- Professional skill development for education and human services counseling
- Self understanding, growth and enrichment
- Contributions to professional knowledge base of counseling through research and scholarship
- Integration of Christian and Benedictine values with professional ethics
- Culturally sensitive practice
Faculty
Jim Renner M.S.W., L.C.S.W. (program director); Mark Springer, Ph.D.; Nancy Kleingartner, M.S.W.; Michelle Weigel, M.S. (academic advisor), Zanne Ness, Ph.D.
Master of Science in Counseling - Core Courses
Master of Science in Counseling - Addiction Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - Community Counseling
Master of Science in Counseling - School Counseling
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