Jayne Barden-Oddan is currently in her second semester in the M.A. Art History/Museum Studies Certificate program. She is enrolled in Methodology and Approaches of Art History and Museum Studies II: Collections, Curation, and Controversy this fall.
Where did you go as an undergrad and what did you study?
I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BA in Art History.
What was your career before deciding to switch gears to your M.A. in Art History and Certificate in Museum Studies?
I am a radiologic technologist (x-ray technologist). I have worked in the field for 37 years and I am currently employed at St. Francis hospital.
What drew you to the University St. Thomas?
The Museum Studies program drew me to St. Thomas. It is a field of study I wanted to pursue; St. Thomas is one of the few colleges that offer a certificate program.
What advice would you give someone thinking of coming to UST Graduate Art History/Museum Studies Certificate program?
I would encourage her/him to take advantage of the professional workshops offered at St. Thomas.
What are you currently interested in?
My current interest is in 19th Century photography.
How are your classes this semester?
I am really excited to be in both classes, Methodology Approaches and Museum Studies II. They are classes that are laying a foundation as I move forward in the field of art history.
What has been your biggest challenge?
I would like to attend all the seminars, workshops and conferences, but is sometimes a challenge with my work schedule and classes.
