Indianapolis, Ind.—Lake Superior State University has partnered with The College Network, Inc. to offer online degree opportunities for aspiring and current members of the fire services industry. Lake Superior State University’s fire science degree program was the first to be internationally accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC), and it is among only three programs available online in the United States. By partnering with The College Network, Lake Superior State University now offers fire services professionals a better way to earn their associate’s or bachelor’s degree in fire science.

“Lake Superior State University’s online fire science program is built to help firefighters across the United States further their education. Firefighters directly benefit from advancing their educations by ascending to a higher rank or into a supervisory position,” said Scott Amos, Ph.D., Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs for Lake Superior State University. “The College Network’s quality reputation and national presence are key ingredients that we can use to help accomplish our goals.”

“We are excited to partner with Lake Superior State University in the fast-paced fire science education industry. Being the first internationally accredited degree program by IFSAC is testimony to the high quality standards of Lake Superior State University’s program,” said Gary Eyler, Chairman and CEO of The College Network. “The College Network’s nationwide network of Program Advisors will be able to work face-to-face with fire service professionals and those aspiring to enter the field of fire service to help put them on the right path toward earning their associate’s or bachelor’s degrees with Lake Superior State University.”

The College Network’s Comprehensive Learning Modules (CLMs) are accessed online and are designed to save learners time and money. CLMs prepare learners to earn college credit for general education and prerequisite courses by passing end-of-course college equivalency exams, such as CLEP^® and DSST^®. Credits earned by passing these exams are then transferred to Lake Superior State University, where learners will complete their degrees through distance learning.

For further information please contact:
Emily Huntzinger
The College Network
317-566-2669
ehuntzinger@college-net.com

About The College Network, Inc.
Since 1992, The College Network has provided educational solutions that enable working adults to enjoy the pride, prestige, and earning power that result from obtaining college degrees and professional certificates from highly acclaimed universities. As one of the nation’s leading educational services companies and a partner with several of the nation’s foremost institutions of higher learning, TCN has helped over 150,000 adults advance their education while balancing their personal and professional lives. Visit www.college-net.com or call 1-800-39-LEARN (395-3276) for more information.

About Lake Superior State University
Founded in 1946 in Sault Ste. Marie, Mich., Lake Superior State University offers undergraduate degrees in 45 areas of study that attract nearly 3,000 students annually from every county in Michigan, more than a dozen states and provinces, and nine nations. Lake Superior State University is the first in the country to offer a four-year fire science program accredited by the International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) and is one of three such programs in the nation. It is Michigan’s most personal public university, emphasizing an undergraduate experience of individualized, student-oriented, academically rigorous, hands-on education designed to help students develop their full potential and create paths to rewarding careers and productive, successful lives.