Laura Howard

Laura Howard is a Part-time Professor of Practice at Arizona Law and an Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Philosophy Department within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. She holds a dual academic appointment, bridging legal and philosophical studies with a strong focus on ethics in healthcare and society.

Education:

• B.A. in Philosophy, University of Missouri–St. Louis
• M.A. in Philosophy, University of Missouri–St. Louis
• Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of Arizona

Her research and teaching focus on normative and applied ethics, particularly in areas such as medical ethics, disability ethics, reproductive rights, and ethics for healthcare professionals. A central theme in her scholarship is moral distress in healthcare, with an emphasis on the nursing profession. Her interdisciplinary work connects philosophical ethics with real-world legal and medical policy challenges.

Professor Howard teaches LAW 515/415: Healthcare Ethics and LAW 584B/484B: Aging & Social Justice, demonstrating her commitment to integrating ethical theory with legal education and social justice concerns.

She has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text.

She advises undergraduate students as Director of Undergraduate Studies and contributes to curriculum development in philosophy. There is no mention of research grants, labs, or research teams in the available information.