2024 Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling Conference

Table 5. Grade inflation is a well-known problem in higher education. Despite its prevalence, little is known about how grade inflation impacts counselor education and training. In this presentation, we offer insights from a recent study of students' perceptions of grades in counselor education. We collected insights from students (N = 240) in CACREP accredited counselor training programs. Results suggest that students perceptions of grades and grade inflation differ between themselves and peers along several professional dispositions.