SociableSuicide Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 So, I recently met with the chair of my committee. I've been working on a theoretical concept for the past year and a half for my thesis. He told me that the other committee members felt I should do the non-thesis option as opposed to finishing my thesis. If I did that, I would have to take an additional 9 hours of coursework (all electives) this semester on top of studying for my comprehensive exams. I asked a professor that I'm close with what they thought it meant and their idea was that because I don't intend on going on for my PhD, it would simply be easier to just do the non-thesis options. Any suggestions on what you think the committee meant and possible advice on which to do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
high_hopes Posted January 29, 2015 Share Posted January 29, 2015 What type of program are you in that you have to complete comprehensive exams when you are not intending to do a PhD? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyrehc Posted January 30, 2015 Share Posted January 30, 2015 If you want to do the thesis, tell them that you're wanting to keep future options open. The thesis option is more work for a committee because they have to read and criticize and have you defend. An extra student in a class is less effort on their part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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