Medium
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)
| Subject Area | Course | Course |
|---|---|---|
| English | Choice | Choice |
| Math | General Math OR Prealgebra, 1st Semester | General Math OR Prealgebra, 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)
| Subject Area | Course | Course |
|---|---|---|
| English | Choice | Choice |
| Math | Prealgebra OR Algebra I, 1st Semester | Prealgebra 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)
| 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)
| 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 |