I would also be interested in the responses to this question.  I have just begun my second year as a Public History MA student and although a thesis is optional I am pursuing this route.  Despite the extra work I feel it will be worth it because I am extremely interested in my research topic.  Thanks for bringing up such a relevant subject!
~natalya

> Date: Wed, 9 Sep 2009 09:35:09 -0500
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> Subject: [MUSEUM-L] Question for the Professionals
> To: [log in to unmask]
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> Good morning, everyone,
> 
> I have a question I wanted to fire off. I am a Master's Candidate at
> MTSU. This past year, our program changed to allow a non-thesis option
> for the Public History Grad Students. The thesis option is still
> present as well. I know several of us have debated the pros and cons
> of each. I am just wondering what you, our mentors, would say
> regarding this choice.
> 
> If you went for a thesis, did it really shape your professional career?
> 
> If you went for a non-thesis program, do you felt that hindered you
> professionally or if you chose to pursue a Ph.D. at some point?
> 
> Thanks for your time, and I hope everyone has a great day,
> Garet
> 
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> M. Garet Bleddynn
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