College Bound Plan of Study
The North Dakota Center for Distance Education recommends the following schedule of study for students who plan to attend a four-year college or university. These recommendations are based on North Dakota University System requirements, but also include the recommendation that students take two years of a world language. Although the following schedule of study will meet most university entrance requirements, nonresident students are urged to consult the college or university they plan to attend. The North Dakota University System recommends that future university students take one high school math course each year, including advanced algebra and take at least two foreign language courses, which may include American Sign Language or Native American Languages.
This is a suggested plan of study, and students do have some choices within the required subject areas and electives. If you have questions about this plan of study, please contact Jocelyn Kolle at 701-630-1885 or by using our Contact NDCDE Staff Form.
If you intend to apply for the North Dakota Academic Scholarship or the North Dakota Career and Technical Scholarship you will want to be sure the electives you choose meet requirements for each scholarship.
Grade 9
Recomended Courses for a College Bound Ninth Grade Student
Subject Area |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
English |
Language Arts 9, First Semester |
Language Arts 9, Second Semester |
Math |
Algebra I |
Algebra I |
Science |
Physical Science |
Physical Science |
Social Studies |
American (U.S.) History |
American (U.S.) History |
World Language |
1st semester |
2nd semester |
Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
Grade 10
Recomended Courses for a College Bound Tenth Grade Student
Subject Area |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
English |
Language Arts 10, First Semester |
Language Arts 10, Second Semester |
Math |
Geometry |
Geometry |
Science |
Biology |
Biology |
Social Studies |
American Government |
Economics |
World Language |
3rd semester |
4th semester |
Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
Grade 11
Recomended Courses for a College Bound Eleventh Grade Student
Subject Area |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
English |
Language Arts 11, First Semester |
Language Arts 11, Second Semester |
Math |
Algebra II |
Algebra II |
Science |
Chemistry |
Chemistry |
Social Studies |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
PhyEd/Health |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
Grade 12
Recomended Courses for a College Bound Twelfth Grade Student
Subject Area |
First Semester |
Second Semester |
English |
Language Arts 12, First Semester |
Language Arts 12, Second Semester |
Math |
Trigonometry |
Pre-Calculus |
Science |
Physics |
Physics |
Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |
Elective |
1/2 credit |
1/2 credit |