What is more beneficial: thesis vs non-thesis (with internship or special activity)?
Ans: The question of whether to take a thesis degree (M.A.) or not is very individual. The M.A. degree is very light in course work, with only research courses and some core foundation courses. The majority of the work is done with your research supervisor in conducting the research and writing the thesis over the two year period. The M.A. cannot be done part time, unlike the M.Ed., the courses are in the daytime and you should be heavily involved in research activities with your supervisor. The M.A. is for those interested in pursuing a Ph.D. and for students interested in doing research. The M.Ed. is for students who want to enhance their practitioner skills, with the possibility of doing some research in their special project (optional not required). M.Ed. students can apply to the Ph.D. but should have demonstrated a research interest in their M.Ed. through doing a research based special project. When students coming from the M.Ed. enter the Ph.D. they will be coming in at the Ph.D
