Thesis or non-thesis?

[SociableSuicide]

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?

[high_hopes]

What type of program are you in that you have to complete comprehensive exams when you are not intending to do a PhD?

[lyrehc]

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.