Ralph Ogburn
Biography
Dr. Ralph “Mike” Ogburn is a scholar-practitioner with a Ph.D. in social psychology from Walden University. His academic specialty is in social psychology, though he is well-versed across multiple domains of psychology, including social cognitive development and doctoral foundation studies.
Dr. Ogburn serves as faculty, teaching at the graduate and Ph.D. levels, and is an active dissertation chair and mentor. He has successfully chaired and served on numerous doctoral dissertation committees, guiding students through proposal development, oral defenses, and final manuscript completion. With extensive teaching experience in academic and scientific writing, he is passionate about equipping candidates with the skills needed to conduct rigorous, high-impact research and make meaningful contributions to the field of psychology.
In addition to teaching core psychology courses, Dr. Ogburn regularly teaches dissertation classes, supporting students through each stage of the doctoral research process. His mentorship style combines academic rigor with encouragement, helping students achieve both scholarly excellence and timely progress.
Beyond his academic roles, Dr. Ogburn has over two decades of leadership and training experience across the Department of Defense, where he designed curriculum, provided organizational training, and ensured compliance with complex institutional standards. This background enriches his approach to graduate instruction, blending theoretical knowledge with real-world application. Above all, Dr. Ogburn is dedicated to fostering the next generation of scholars and practitioners in psychology, with a commitment to excellence in research, teaching, and dissertation mentorship.
Education
- PhD, Walden University, Social Psychology
- MS, Walden University, Social Psychology
- MS, Colorado Technical University, Information Technology & Project Management
- BS, DeVry University, Information Technology
- BS, Touro University International, Business Management