May 26, 2026

2025-2026 General Catalog

Outdoor Product Design and Development - BS

College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences

Department of Technology, Design and Technical Education

About This Degree

The Outdoor Product Design and Development program prepares students for exciting careers in the sports, outdoor, and active industries by creating innovative, sustainable, and impactful products.

As the first bachelor’s degree of its kind, this hands-on program integrates industrial design, engineering, digital design, fashion, sustainability, marketing, business, and supply chain management—key elements in consumer product development.

Bringing products to market requires collaboration between designers, developers, product line managers, engineers, and others. After a series of foundational courses, students can specialize in one of three emphasis areas:

Design Emphasis: Master the design process, user research, idea visualization, and CAD modeling techniques to develop products conceptually and as producible prototypes.

Development Emphasis: Focus on project management, supply chain, and operations to turn concepts into market-ready products.

Product Line Management Emphasis: Learn leadership, market research, and product planning to manage costs, schedules, and successful product launches.

For more information about Outdoor Product Design and Development, see the website
Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.
Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.
The highest math requirement for this degree is emphasis specific:
- Design Emphasis: Any Quantitative Literacy (QL) ; STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or STAT 1080
- Development and Product Line Management Emphasis: STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or STAT 1080

Minimum University Requirements

Total Credits: 120
Credits of C- or better: 100
Total credits taken at USU: 30
Credits of upper-division courses required for the major taken at USU: 10
Minimum Grade Point Average (many majors require a higher GPA): 2.0 GPA
Credits of upper-division courses (#3000 or above): 40
Upper-division credits taken at USU: 20
General Education Requirements
University Studies Requirements
Undergraduate Degree Requirements

Admission Requirements for this Program

New Freshmen: Must be admitted to USU in Good Standing.
Transfer Students from other institutions or programs: Minimum 2.67 GPA.
Matriculation: All Outdoor Product Design and Development (OPDD) students must apply for acceptance into the Design, Development, or Product Line Management program after completing core courses and submitting a portfolio in their sophomore year.

Portfolio Requirements for Matriculation

To matriculate into the Professional Program (final two years), all Outdoor Product Design, Development, and Product Line Management students must meet the following criteria

Overall GPA: 2.67
GPA in OPDD Core Courses: 3.0
Minimum Grade: C or better in core OPDD courses:
- OPDD 1000 , OPDD 1050 , OPDD 1100 , OPDD 2420 , OPDD 2430 , OPDD 2710 , TEE 1010 , TESY 1200
Electives: Select two from the following: FCSE 1040 , FCSE 2040 , OPDD 2050 , TEE 2030 , TESY 1030
Students receive portfolio guidelines in OPDD 2710 .

Students must apply to submit their portfolio by 5 PM MST on the last day of Fall classes.
The final portfolio submission is due by 5 PM MST the Friday before Spring Break.
A minimum grade of C is required for all Pre-Professional courses.
No more than 2 retakes are allowed in the Pre-Professional program.
- Retakes include multiple repeats of the same course and audits.
The pass/fail grading option cannot be used for required or elective Pre-Professional courses (though it is allowed for University Studies courses).

For more information, please consult the OPDD academic advisor and visit opdd.usu.edu

Professional Program Requirements

Students are admitted to the OPDD Professional Program only in the fall semester and must follow the designated course sequence as outlined in the 4-year program of study.

Due to class capacities, OPDD courses cannot be repeated or taken out of sequence.
Students who do not follow the prescribed sequence of OPDD courses in the 4-year program of study must reapply to complete the major.
Design emphasis students who do not take studio courses in order must reapply to complete the studio sequence. No more than 3 credit hours of D, D+, or C- grades can count toward graduation requirements.
No repeats allowed in Professional Program courses.
Studio courses cannot be repeated; students receiving an F must reapply to complete the program.
The pass/fail grading option is not permitted for required or elective courses in the Professional Program (it is allowed for University Studies courses).
Leave of absence requests for military service, medical conditions, or extenuating circumstances will be reviewed by OPDD faculty

For more information about Outdoor Product Design and Development, see the website

Admitted and current students must meet with an advisor.

Log on to Degree Works to check student-specific program progress.

Software Requirements

Students will need access to the following software programs by either purchasing their own or using a campus computer lab. It is strongly suggested that they meet with faculty before purchases are made as changes could occur.

Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Photoshop
Solidworks
Keyshot
Rhinoceros 3-D

OPDD Quantitative Literacy (QL) and Breadth Physical Sciences (BPS) Requirements (6-8 credits)

Design Emphasis: Any Quantitative Literacy (QL) ; STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or STAT 1080
Development & Product Line Management Emphasis: STAT 1040 or STAT 1045 or STAT 1080

Choose one of the following courses to fulfill the BPS requirement:

CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 1010 - Elementary Physics (BPS) 3 credit(s)
PHYS 1200 - Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (BPS) 4 credit(s)
PHYS 1800 - Physics of Technology (BPS) 4 credit(s)

OPDD Required Core Courses (31 credits)

Students will need the following courses with a C or better to submit a portfolio:

Choose two lower-level OPDD Technical Electives from the following courses:
FCSE 1040 - Introductory Sewing for Outdoor Products 3 credit(s)
FCSE 2040 - Intermediate Clothing Construction Skills, Principles and Alterations 3 credit(s)
OPDD 2050 - Intermediate Soft Goods Gear Construction & Development 3 credit(s)
TEE 2030 - Wood-Based Manufacturing Systems 3 credit(s)
TESY 1030 - Material Processing Systems 3 credit(s)
Outdoor Product Design and Development Core Courses
OPDD 1000 - Product Concept Sketching 3 credit(s)
OPDD 1050 - Fundamentals of Design 3 credit(s)
OPDD 1100 - Introduction to Product Creation 3 credit(s)
OPDD 2710 - Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar 1 credit(s)
OPDD 1750 - History of Outdoor Products (BHU) 3 credit(s)
OPDD 2420 - Digital Technologies for 2-D Design 3 credit(s)
OPDD 2430 - Digital Technologies for 3-D Design 3 credit(s)
TEE 1010 - Graphic Communication Technologies 3 credit(s)
TESY 1200 - Computer-Aided Drafting and Design 3 credit(s)
Undergraduate students must matriculate (be accepted) to the program. Matriculation is based on required core courses along with a portfolio of work. Matriculation portfolios will be submitted spring of the student’s sophomore year.

Additional Required Courses (17-18 credits)

These courses will be taken after admission into the OPDD program. Courses require a grade of C or better.

FCSE 3030 - Textile Science (DSC/QI) 4 credit(s) or
CCA 3070 - Unveiling the Anthropocene (DSC/QI) 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3030 - Design Thinking, Methods, and Materials (CI) 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3500 - Applied Material Science 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3600 - Sustainable Design and Operations 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3700 - Outdoor Product Design & Development Professional Seminar II 1 credit(s) (2 credits required)
OPDD 4040 - Outdoor Product Testing & Research 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4770 - Senior Exhibit 1 credit(s)

Design Emphasis (24 credits)

Select one of the following STAT courses for the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement. Course requires a C- or better.
Any Quantitative Literacy designation will fulfill emphasis requirements or
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s) or
STAT 1080 - Foundations of Data Science (QL) 3 credit(s)
Students should select one of the following courses to fulfill the BPS requirement:
CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3 credit(s) or
PHYS 1010 - Elementary Physics (BPS) 3 credit(s) or
PHYS 1200 - Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (BPS) 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 1800 - Physics of Technology (BPS) 4 credit(s)
Design Emphasis Required Courses

Requires a grade of C or better.
OPDD 3400 - Color Theory & Design 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3760 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Studio I 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics and Brand Identity 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4750 - Senior Design Studio I 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4760 - Senior Design Studio II 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4770 - Senior Exhibit 1 credit(s)
OPDD Technical Electives (9 credits required)

Development Emphasis (27 credits)

Courses require a grade of C or better.

Choose one of the STAT courses below to met the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement:
STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s) or
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 1080 - Foundations of Data Science (QL) 3 credit(s)
Choose one of the following courses to fulfill the BPS requirement:
CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3 credit(s) or
PHYS 1010 - Elementary Physics (BPS) 3 credit(s) or
PHYS 1200 - Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (BPS) 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 1800 - Physics of Technology (BPS) 4 credit(s)
Development Emphasis Required Courses:
DATA 1100 - Excel for Business Analysis 1 credit(s)
FIN 3200 - Corporate Finance (QI) 3 credit(s)
MGT 3700 - Operations Management 3 credit(s) (2 credits; grade of B- or better required)
MGT 4600 - Negotiations 2 credit(s)
MGT 4720 - Sales and Operations Planning 2 credit(s)
MGT 4790 - Managing Global Value Chains 2 credit(s)
MGT 5730 - Lean Continuous Improvement 3 credit(s)
OPDD Technical Electives (6 credits required)
OPDD 4250 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Industry Experience 1-6 credit(s) (3 credits required)
or
OPDD 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 3 credit(s)

Product Line Management Emphasis (27 credits)

Select one of the following STAT courses for the Quantitative Literacy (QL) requirement; course requires a C- or better:
STAT 1040 - Introduction to Statistics (QL) 3 credit(s) or
STAT 1045 - Introduction to Statistics with Elements of Algebra (QL) 5 credit(s) or
STAT 1080 - Foundations of Data Science (QL) 3 credit(s)
Choose one of the following courses to fulfill the BPS requirement:
CHEM 1010 - Introduction to Chemistry (BPS) 3 credit(s) or
PHYS 1010 - Elementary Physics (BPS) 3 credit(s) or
PHYS 1200 - Introduction to Physics by Hands-on Exploration (BPS) 4 credit(s) or
PHYS 1800 - Physics of Technology (BPS) 4 credit(s)
Product Line Management Emphasis Required Courses

Requires a C or better
DATA 1100 - Excel for Business Analysis 1 credit(s)
FIN 3200 - Corporate Finance (QI) 3 credit(s)
MSLE 3500 - Fundamentals of Marketing 3 credit(s) (grade of B or better required)
MSLE 3855 - Sustainability Marketing 2 credit(s)
MSLE 4510 - Consumer Behavior 2 credit(s)
MSLE 4533 - Market Segmentation & Multicultural Analysis 2 credit(s)
MSLE 4590 - Marketing Strategy 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3400 - Color Theory & Design 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4440 - Aesthetics and Brand Identity 3 credit(s)
OPDD Technical Electives (3 credits required)
OPDD 4250 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Industry Experience 1-6 credit(s) (3 credits required)
or
OPDD 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 3 credit(s)

Technical Elective Courses

OPDD Technical Elective requirements determined by emphasis: design emphasis (9 credits), development emphasis (6 credits), product line management (6 credits).

ASTE 3030 - Metal Welding Processes and Technology in Agriculture 3 credit(s)
FCSE 3040 - Advanced Clothing Studies: Patternmaking 3 credit(s)
FCSE 3080 - Fashion Studies and Society (DHA) 3 credit(s)
FCSE 3140 - Digital Pattern Rendering 3 credit(s)
FCSE 4030 - Textiles and Technology 3 credit(s)
FCSE 4040 - Advanced Apparel Studies 3 credit(s)
FCSE 4140 - Advanced Apparel Design 3 credit(s)
OPDD 2050 - Intermediate Soft Goods Gear Construction & Development 3 credit(s)
OPDD 3900 - Special Problems in Outdoor Product Design and Development 1-6 credit(s)
OPDD 4240 - Advanced Gear Design 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4510 - Footwear Concepts 3 credit(s)
TESY 3030 - Computer-Integrated Manufacturing Systems 3 credit(s)
TESY 3040 - Design for Additive Manufacturing 3 credit(s)
TESY 3200 - Additive Manufacturing I 3 credit(s)
TESY 3210 - Additive Manufacturing II 3 credit(s)
TESY 3270 - Advanced Computer-Aided Drafting 3 credit(s)
TESY 4230 - Advanced Materials and Processing Systems 3 credit(s)
TESY 4320 - Advanced Applications in Woods and Composites 3 credit(s)
TESY 4330 - Product Innovation Processes, Tools, and Strategies 3 credit(s)
OPDD 4250 - Outdoor Product Design and Development Industry Experience 1-6 credit(s) (3 credits required)
or
OPDD 4900 - Senior Project Research and Creative Opportunity 3 credit(s) (3 credits required)

Open Electives

Total elective credit is determined by General Education courses taken, degree type selected, additional credits earned, and any additional math or other prerequisite courses needed. Please consult your Academic Advisor for details.

Total Credits: 120

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