Kenneth Kessler
Program Faculty
Forensic Psychology M.A.
Track Director, Distance Learning Applied Forensic Psychology
Associate Professor
Contact Information
Room Number: 525
Phone: (312) 329-6626
Email: kkessler@thechicagoschool.edu
Biographical Sketch
Dr. Kessler joined The Chicago School faculty in 2003 and now maintains a part-time private practice in Mundelein, IL. He has extensive experience in providing expert witness testimony in civil trials and administrative law hearings. His forensic practice largely focuses on the areas of child custody and disability/injury due to psychological factors. He conducts pre-employment psychological evaluations for several police departments. Dr. Kessler presently serves on the Illinois Department of Professional Regulations Psychologist Licensing and Disciplinary Board. He is an active member of the Illinois Psychological Association and served as its president of the organization from 2002 to 2003. Dr. Kessler’s teaching interests include ethics and professional issues, forensic assessment, professional development, and practice development.
Education
- B.S. in Psychology, Illinois State University
- Ph.D., Chicago Medical School
Classes Taught
- FO511—Ethics and Professional Issues
- FO527—Practicum/Internship
- FO550—Professional Development Group
- FO510—Introduction to Forensic Psychology
- FO514—Research Methods
- FO526—Thesis (FO Masters)
- FO590—Research Methods Lab
- PY602—Dissertation Studies
Areas of Interest/Expertise
- expert testimony
- forensic psychology
- research methodology
- statistics
Q&A
Q: Please describe your teaching philosophy.
A: I try to bring real life examples to the classroom to make the points real and meaningful for the
students.
Community Involvement
- Mayor of Mundelein Village Trustee, Mundelein, IL
- Psychologist Licensing and Disciplinary Board
- Illinois Psychological Association—President, 2002
Professional Memberships
- Illinois Psychological Association (IPA)
- American Psychological Association (APA)
