General Diploma Plan of Study
The North Dakota Center for Distance Education recommends the following schedule of study for students who do not plan to attend a four-year college or university. These recommendations are based on the North Dakota requirement of 22 units of credit.
This is a recommended plan of study, and students have many choices within the required subject areas and electives. If you have questions about this plan of study or specific courses, please contact Jocelyn Kolle at 701-630-1885 or by selecting Guidance and Counseling on our Contact NDCDE Staff Form.
Courses required by the state of ND
Science - Biology (1 credit)
Social Studies - US Government (.5 credit); American History (1 credit); Economics (.5 credit)
Grade 9 (0-5.5 credits)
Recommended Courses for a Ninth Grade Student| Subject Area | Course | Course |
|---|
| English | Choice | Choice |
| Math | General Math OR Pre-Algebra, 1st Semester | General Math OR Pre-Algebra, 2nd Semester |
| Science | Physical Science, 1st Semester | Physical Science, 2nd Semester |
| Social Studies | Choice | Choice |
| Physical Education | Choice | |
| Foreign Language/CTE/Fine Arts | | Choice |
| Electives | | Choice |
Grade 10 (5.5-11 credits)
Recommended Courses for a Tenth Grade Student| Subject Area | Course | Course |
|---|
| English | Choice | Choice |
| Math | Pre-Algebra OR Algebra I, 1st Semester | Pre-Algebra OR Algebra I, 2nd Semester |
| Science | Biology, 1st Semester | Biology, 2nd Semester |
| Physical Education | | Choice |
| Foreign Language/CTE/Fine Arts | Choice | Choice |
| Electives | Choice | Choice |
Grade 11 (11-16.5 credits)
Recommended Courses for an Eleventh Grade Student| Subject Area | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
|---|
| English | Choice | Choice |
| Math | Algebra I, Geometry OR Consumer Math, 1st Semester | Algebra I, Geometry OR Consumer Math, 2nd Semester |
| Science | Choice | Choice |
| Social Studies | American History, 1st Semester* | American History, 2nd Semester* |
| Foreign Language/CTE/Fine Arts | Choice | Choice |
| Electives | Choice | |
Grade 12 (16.5-22 credits)
Recommended Courses for a Twelfth Grade Student| Subject Area | 1st Semester | 2nd Semester |
|---|
| English | Choice | Choice |
| Social Studies | Economics* | US Government* |
| Foreign Language/CTE/Fine Arts | Choice | |
| Electives | Choice | Choice |
| Electives | Choice | Choice |
| Electives | Choice | Choice |
