MaryaWright, ACW MSW Faculty Profile

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Marya  Wright, ACW MSW

What makes me unique

I teach courses on Child Welfare Policy, Sociology of Family, Sociology of Sexualitites and Sexual Violence.
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  • In Spring 2020, I became a lecturer in the Department of Sociology.  I have taught courses on Child Welfare Policy, Sociology of Family, Sociology of Sexualities and Sexual Violence.,  My focus is on Children and Families, Child Welfare, and Sexual Trauma.

    I graduated from San Diego State University with a Bachelor's degree in Social Work.  There I focused on Child Welfare Services and Motivational Interviewing.  I attended California State Universiy, Eastbay and graduated with a Master's degree in Social Work with a focus in Child Welfare Policy and research.  I have conducted research in Child Sexual Exploitation and Foster Care, and algorithmic decision-making programs used in child welfare.

    I have experience in child welfare as a dependency investigator.  I operate a consulting business where I provide training and facilitation to community providers, professionals, adocates, and students.

  • DSW (c) Doctor of Social Work, University of Southern CaliforniaM.S.W. Child Welfare, CSU, EastbayB.A. Social Work, San Diego State UniversityAssociate Clinical Social Worker #81167The California State University Chancellor's Doctoral Incentive Program (CDIP) 2020-2021 Cohort, Chancellor Doctoral FellowAssociation of College and University Educators (ACUE) Cohort D Teaching Practices, Participant
  • Fall Semester 2026

    Course #SecCourse TitleDaysFromToLocationCampus
    SW 62103Advanced Generalist Practice IM1:20PM3:50PMMI-3047Hayward Campus
    SOC 38301Mental Health and IllnessARRWEB-ASYNCHOnline Campus
    SW 62101Advanced Generalist Practice IM9:20AM11:50AMMI-3079Hayward Campus
    SOC 36002Sociology of SexualitiesARRWEB-ASYNCHOnline Campus