Elevate Psychological Sciences

Elevating Career Readiness in Psychological Sciences

NAU's Department of Psychological Sciences is deeply committed to preparing students for success beyond graduation through hands-on, high-impact learning experiences.

Central to this mission is Psychological Sciences career readiness, which supports opportunities that connect classroom knowledge to real-world application. From internships and study abroad to faculty-mentored research, these experiences help students build critical skills like problem-solving, communication, and cultural competence. Your support is essential to expanding access and ensuring every student has the chance to graduate career-ready.

Our Giving Day Priority 

Your gift to the Psychology Department General Fund helps remove barriers and opens doors to life-changing experiences that prepare students for meaningful careers and advanced study. That's why we're highlighting this fund as our Giving Day priority. 

On NAU Giving Day, your collective impact goes farther than ever. See how various fundraising milestones support Psychological Sciences: 

  $1,000 Raised can...

  • Provide a study abroad scholarship, helping cover travel and program costs so more students can gain global experience and cultural perspective

  $5,000 Raised can...

  • Expand access to faculty-mentored research by supporting instruction, materials, and student participation in hands-on scientific inquiry

  $10,000 Raised Can...

  • Fund additional internship sections, allowing more students to gain real-world experience through supervised, career-building placements

Thank You for Your #AxeOfKindness

Thank you for believing in our students and in the power of education to change lives. Your generosity—whether through your time, talents, or financial support—creates opportunities that expand what our students can imagine for themselves and what we can offer them as educators. Because of you, our work is stronger, more innovative, and more deeply connected to the communities our students will one day serve.

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Learning in Action: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
$125,000
Learning in Action: College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
The most powerful learning happens when students engage directly with professionals, alumni, and real-world experiences. A gift to the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) strengthens the programs, people, and partnerships that make that possible. Once 100 gifts are made to any SBS fund on NAU Giving Day, John Trujillo, ‘92 and Deanna Jonovich, ‘88 will unlock a generous $125,000 gift for the Adolph Trujillo Practitioner in Residence Fund, expanding support for alumni, students, and academic units participating in this impactful program. Thank you to John and Deanna for inspiring others to give and make a difference. Make your gift today and help bring more real-world expertise into the SBS student experience.
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