Angela Goins

Dr. Angela Goins is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Social Work at the University of Houston-Downtown, affiliated with the College of Public Service. She holds a Doctorate in Social Work (DSW) and a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Houston, and a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from the University of St. Thomas.

Her teaching focuses on foundational social work courses such as Case Management, Human Behavior in the Social Environment, and practice with specialized populations like older adults and children/adolescents. Research interests center on curricular innovation in social work education, service learning methodologies, and policy analysis. Her work has been recognized through grants and awards, including the High Impact Grant for Service Learning and multiple Scholarly Innovation Awards.

• Curricular Innovation in Social Work Education
• Service Learning Applications
• Human Behavior and Social Environment
• Geriatric Social Work
• Child and Adolescent Services
• Crisis Intervention

Dr. Goins has received significant recognition for her teaching and scholarship, including repeated nominations for the UHD Outstanding Lecturer Award and grants supporting community engagement initiatives. She actively teaches courses such as Community Navigation, Practice with Aging Populations, and Field Experience components.