Faculty Profile

Kris Leppien-Christense

Psychology Instructor
Email: kleppienchristense@saddleback.edu
Phone: (949) 582-4827
Website: http://saddleback.edu/faculty/kleppienchristense

A.A., Palomar College, 1991
B.A., California State University, San Marcos, 1993
M.A., California State University, San Marcos, 1999
Ph.D., Saybrook Graduate School, 2004


Prior to joining Saddleback College in 2005, Dr. Leppien-Christensen was a tenured Psychology Professor at Imperial Valley College and was an adjunct professor at San Diego State University.  Prior to that, he worked as a protective services social worker.

In his spare time, Dr. Leppien-Christensen enjoys traveling with his wife, computer gaming, and science fiction writing.

Honors & Awards
  • Academic Leadership Award, Saddleback College (May 2006)
  • Psi Chi Honors Society Member
  • Gerald Bush Scholarship for “Out of the Box” Solutions for Current Social Problems (2003)
  • Presidential Service Award, CSU San Marcos (1994)
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude (1993)
  • Dean’s List, California State University, San Marcos (1991-1993)
  • Dean’s List, Palomar Community College (1990-1991)

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