Completion of this degree will qualify a student for recommendation to the Michigan State Board of Education for a Secondary Standard Certificate, which will permit the holder to teach the major and minor in the secondary grades. Majors in Health and Physical Education (HPE) and Visual Arts Education (ART) will qualify for recommendation for a Secondary Standard Certificate, permitting the holder to teach the major in grades K-12 and an additional minor in grades 6-12. Majors in Special Education (SPE) will qualify for recommendation for a Secondary Standard Certificate, permitting the holder to teach students with emotional or cognitive impairment in grades K-12 and additional subjects based on second major or minor selections. Early advisement is critical to understanding Highly Qualified requirements