Hey there. I just finished my PsyD at George Fox and I must say that I have been quite impressed with the program. I applied to only Christian programs and was accepted to 5/6 (I didn't apply to Biola because they demanded I sign a statement that coincided with their belief system. I do NOT know if that's still the case or not). Incidentally, a retired Biola faculty member from Talbot in the MFT program recommended GFU over Rosemead. The training is very good. GFU has more medically-oriented sites than not. A lot of the faculty are highly empathic and helpful if you need guidance. Some love to get together for lunch or dinner sometimes, too, which contributes to a sense of being a colleague. My practicum sites were diverse and broad, which is what I wanted. I ended up securing an APPIC-accredited site that received APA-accreditation during my internship year--A BIG PLUS. You take quite a few theology integration courses which helps you specialize in working with spiritual/religious individuals. George Fox has two ethnic minority faculty members, which is good, and they are adding more diversity training to the program. They started in the middle of my educational tenure and have been expanding this area, which I really appreciate, being an minority myself. Classes aren't too difficult, overall, and we have some notable faculty in the field. Match rates are very high (last time I checked, there was 100% Match rate this past year, and in the mid-to-high 90s the last couple years). You can check out their website for Match stats. Hopefully that is helpful. Not a lot of private schools are funded anymore and definitely not Christian ones. However, you get solid education, people who will support you and care about professional development if you invest the time, and a strong internship application. If you want to discuss more, PM me and we can talk. Good luck!
