COMM 3442
Violence in Media
3 cr
This course examines the causes, consequences, and solutions to human aggression and violence. It discusses how aggression and violence are defined and measured, aggression theories, individual risk factors, contextual risk factors, protective factors, and aggression targets. It examines in detail violent media research. It also discusses how to reduce anger, aggression, and violent media effects.
Grade history
374 students across 2 instructors · course avg 2.96
Instructor unknown
3.09 GPAmedian 3.3282 students · 3 terms
282 students total · 3 terms · click to see per-term
92 students · 3 terms
92 students total · 3 terms · click to see per-term
Source: historical OSU grade releases via thegradeguide.com (Adam Gluck), Spring 2016 – Summer 2023. FERPA-filtered: sections under 10 students excluded.
Sections
6
Instructors
3
Enrolled
155 / 407
Open
6
Instructors
Sections in Autumn 2026
| # | Sec | Instructor | Hist. GPA | Days/Time | Room | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26062 | 0010 | Brad J. Bushman | 2.57 GPA | TBA | ONLINE | Open · 105/300 |
| 37791 | 0010 | David Easter | — | TBA | Online | Open · 4/10 |
| 26508 | 0010 | Julie Newhouse | — | TBA | Online | Open · 13/24 |
| 26561 | 0020 | Julie Newhouse | — | TBA | Online | Open · 4/24 |
| 28062 | 0030 | Julie Newhouse | — | TBA | Online | Open · 14/24 |
| 26526 | 3442 | David Easter | — | TBA | Online | Open · 15/25 |