The Department of Physiology and Health Science is a blend of program opportunities that range from training future health educators, clinicians in Respiratory Therapy, Radiology, and Radiography, as well as physiology and anatomy courses at both undergraduate and graduate levels.

Our graduates work in clinical settings helping patients, some go onto medical school, while others are found in schools, and public health departments working on educating and enhancing the health of the public. Many of our students become researchers, writing papers, and investigating health related problems, and exploring solutions to better their community.

The Department of Physiology and Health Science is committed to delivering high quality academic experiences that prepare students for careers and advanced study in a variety of health-related fields.
The faculty and staff of the department value excellence in teaching, research, and service to the community, university, and the health science profession.
A member of the College of Sciences and Humanities, the department offers three major programs of study, four minors, and two associate degrees. These avenues of study include a variety of topics and career opportunities for students.

I. Vision Statement:
The Department of Physiology and Health Science will be an internationally recognized vital and responsive unit for all who seek excellence in learner-centered academic experiences that enhance health in the global community.

II. Mission Statement:
The Department of Physiology and Health Science is one of twenty departments located in the College of Sciences and Humanities. As a part of the college, and the larger University, the Department of Physiology and Health Science will strive to achieve its vision by carrying out its mission in the following set of goals:

A. Provide an environment that permits faculty, staff and students the opportunity to further develop their professional skills and expertise, and realize their potential as educators and scholars in their respective disciplines.
B. Deliver high quality educational programs in community health, school health and safety, physiology and selected areas of allied health science. Specifically, the department prepares students to work in elementary and secondary schools, junior colleges and universities, community agencies, clinical settings, research laboratories, business and industry, and to enter graduate programs.
C. Provide educationally sound course work that contributes to the general education of all undergraduate students, the enrichment of honors students, and elective education for graduate students.
D. Provide high quality educational experiences to support other major and minor programs on campus
E. Offer professional expertise and consultation to health related professional, governmental, voluntary and service organizations, and to the citizens of Indiana.
F. Conduct scholarly work, applied research, and other projects that support the physiology and health sciences disciplines.
G. Provide extracurricular educational, professional, and social experiences that enhance intellectual development for faculty and students.
H. Provide information about opportunities in the fields of physiology and health science for the purposes of informing the citizens of Indiana and recruiting prospective students for our programs.