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TPV – L-24

This section is related to students enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree Program in Psychological Sciences and Techniques L24 (new educational offer), students who have enrolled or requested transfer to this degree program starting from August 1, 2023.

The regulations provide that students enrolled in the Master's Degree in Psychology - Qualifying - are admitted to take the final exam, including the Practical Assessment Test (hereinafter referred to as PPV) that precedes the Discussion of the Final Dissertation, subject to obtaining a passing grade in the practical assessment internship (TPV) worth 30 CFU (750 hours): 10 CFU (250 hours) acquired during the Bachelor's Degree in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (L24) + 20 CFU (500 hours) acquired during the Master's Degree Program in Psychology (LM51-Qualifying).

Students enrolled in the Bachelor's Degree Program in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (new program) must therefore complete 10 CFU (250 hours) of Practical Assessment Internship (TPV) during the three-year Bachelor's Degree Program in Psychological Sciences and Techniques (L24).

In the following sections, you will find all the information relating to the L24 TPVs - new training offer - with particular regard to the relevant legislation, internal regulations, activities, calendars, and activation procedure.

ACTIVITIES and LOCATIONS

The Practical Assessment Internship (TPV) consists in supervised practical activities (laboratories, practical exercises, simulations, discussions and case studies, field activities, observation of processes/contexts of professional interest) aimed at developing technical and operational knowledge, procedural skills, and initial awareness of the professional context, which are preparatory and fundamental to the development of more advanced professional skills.

The 10 credits relating to the TPV must be acquired partly in the second year (5 credits) and partly in the third year (5 credits). those who enter directly into the third year must acquire all 10 credits in the same year, in 5 different areas of psychology (developmental psychology, clinical psychology, neuropsychology, general psychology, research, and occupational and organizational psychology), as summarized in the following table:

For every CFU, the teaching commitment corresponds to 25 hours, divided between classroom activities and synchronous online training activities, as indicated below:

Activities may be carried out at one of the following branches:

 

Novedrate Rome
Catania   Bari
Cagliari   Palermo
Naples   Florence
Padua   Reggio Calabria

 

Face-to-face lessons are held on Fridays from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on Saturdays from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

 

WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS DO?

After enrolling in the second year, students may request information on the TPV by contacting their ToL, their university branch, the Internship Office (available by at tpv@uniecampus.it), or by viewing the related section on the academic website under TPV-L24.

 

STEP 1

Students must register for TPV activities through the dedicated section on the platform:

Area riservata – Lezioni e Laboratori – TPV – students register for the date/location of interest"

N.B. IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR BOOKING: - Students may NOT book more than two TPV areas at the same time

- Only once they have been accepted for one TPV area can they book to attend a new area - Students must take care when booking to select the date they are interested in and the location where the activities will actually take place (for example, if I live near Novedrate, I will have to select the Novedrate branch or the one that is easiest to reach from my home);

N.B. It is possible to change the location where the activities take place for a period of time.

- Reservations will close on the Wednesday before the date of the TPV activity in presence at a University branch.

- Students who enroll in the TPV and are enrolled in the second year may ONLY participate in second-year activities. Students who enroll in the TPV and are enrolled in the third year may participate in both second-year and third-year activities without any prerequisites

 

STEP 2

Once they have attended the presential activities, students will be required to complete a number of exercises under the supervision of the TPV tutor, through participation in synchronous online meetings.

Please refer to the Training Agreement, which must be read and signed by the student. Reports and exercise materials produced by students must be uploaded to the appropriate section: Reserved Area – Lessons and Laboratories – TPV – the booking summary opens – next to the booked date, a dedicated section opens where you can communicate with the teacher (e.g., forum for direct contact, uploading materials).

 

STEP 3

At the end of the TPV activities, each tutor will express an opinion on the suitability of the activities carried out and the skills acquired by the student. The suitability assessment will be recorded in the student's university record book. See also the Training Agreement in this regard.

If the suitability assessment is not achieved, the intern will be required to repeat the internship activities for which they were not deemed suitable.

Didactic organization

  • How many CFU do I need to earn during my L24 Bachelor's Degree?
    Students must complete 10 CFU of Practical Assessment Internship (TPV), equal to 250 hours.

  • When can I earn these CFU?
    Five CFU should preferably be earned in the second year and five CFU in the third year. However, it will be possible to make up for the second-year CFU once enrolled in the third year.

  • Are there any prerequisites between TPVs in terms of specific exams?
    No prerequisites are required to attend the TPVs. However, it is recommended that you have taken the specific area exams related to the charac before enrolling in the TPV (for example, it is preferable to have taken the neuropsychology exam before enrolling in the neuropsychology TPV). It is also possible to book area 5 in February and area 1 in March.

  • When should TPV be taken?
    Students are strongly advised to attend all TPVs for the second year first, followed by those for the third year.

  • I am a student admitted to the third year, but I still have to start the TPV. What can I do?
    Students enrolled directly in the third year should PREFERABLY complete the second-year TPV activities first and, once these have been completed, they will be able to access those of the third year. However, in order to meet the needs of as many students as possible, the University has also provided for the possibility of accessing the third-year TPV without the requirement of having completed the second-year TPV

  • What happens at the end of each TPV? How is it certified?
    At the end of the teaching activities (in person and remotely), the TPV psychologist tutor will evaluate the activities carried out by each student intern and may express an opinion on their suitability for each individual area. The psychologist tutor will communicate the suitability via email, and the student will be able to view it on the TPV platform in the section for bookings made.

  • What happens if I am not eligible?
    In the event of ineligibility, the student will have to repeat the activities that were not assessed as eligible, following the instructions provided by the TPV tutor.

  • What should I do once I have obtained the 10 credits?
    Once you have obtained the 10 credits, you must email the TPV Office (tpv@uniecampus.it), to request validation in your student record book.

Organization and Logistics

  • Can I do my internship at e-Campus University?
    Yes, e-Campus University has developed the Practical Assessment Internship (TPV) taking into account 5 different areas of psychology:

    • Area 1 Developmental Psychology

    • Area 2 Clinical Psychology

    • Area 3 Neuropsychology

    • Area 4 General Psychology

    • Area 5 Research and Work and Organizational Psychology

    The University organizes TPV for each area in both the second and third year of the course. The teaching commitment for each CFU/each area corresponds to 25 hours, of which 4 hours are in person at one of the University's campuses, for a total of 125 hours in the second year and 125 in the third year. At the end of the teaching activities for each CFU, the Area Psychology Tutor may issue a pass/fail assessment for the TPV attended, subject to evaluation of the course completed.
    The workload for 1 CFU is divided as follows:
    Activity Commitment Modality
    PRELIMINARY
    ACTIVITIES    		 Reading and thoughtful summary of preparatory material Drafting of the Starting Report 4 hours online
    Drafting of the Starting Report
    PRESENTIAL ACTIVITIES
    ACTIVITIES    		 presential/classroom activities 4 hours presential
    PROGRESSIVE
    ACTIVITIES    		 Exercises to be carried out independently/in small groups: administration of tools and subsequent analysis of data collected, planning of an intervention 12 hours online
    Participation in the working group forum (if applicable)
    Remotely supervised activities (Meet)
    FINAL
    ACTIVITIES    		 Final Report Drafting Activities 5 hours online
    ASSESSMENT OF WORK DONE - total 25 hours

  • Where can I complete the 4 hours of presential training required for each TPV?
    TPV psychology tutors will be present at the Novedrate and Rome branch, and will be connected remotely to the other branches in Catania, Cagliari, Naples, Padua, Bari, Palermo, Florence, and Reggio Calabria.
    It will NOT be possible to complete TPV credits at locations other than those of the UNIVERSITY. However, in exceptional cases and subject to approval by the TPV Commission, it will be possible to request activation of the internship at external OPL-accredited institutions affiliated with the University for a total of 250 hours.

  • How can I book TPV activities?
    Log in to the portal and check that you are logged in with the correct STP registration number on your personal page. Under TPV, you can book the TPV activities listed in the calendar.
    Pathway: Restricted area – Lessons and Workshops – TPV – calendars open – students can make reservations for the date/location of interest. Available and bookable events are labeled "BOOK NOW"

  • How many areas can be attended at the same time?
    You can book to attend no more than two areas at the same time. Once you have received approval from the TPV Tutor to attend one of the two areas, you can book to attend an additional area until you have obtained the 10 TPV credits.

  • When can I make a reservation for TPV activities?
    Reservations must be made by midnight on the Wednesday before the week in which the TPV activities are to take place (canceling any reservations made after the date indicated as “END OF RESERVATIONS” due to unforeseen commitments).
    Students can cancel their reservations themselves by clicking on the “X” icon next to the reservation.

  • How many participants will there be for each TPV?
    There will be a maximum of 15 participants per TPV CLASSROOM.

  • How can I communicate with the TPV psychologist tutor?
    In the “Notice Board” section of the platform, or by uploading documents.

  • Where can I find the preparatory teaching materials for the TPV?
    Once the reservation has been made, students are required to download the teaching materials for accessing the TPV, read and approve the training agreement, and prepare a Starting Report which must be submitted within the time frame indicated by the tutor, and preferably NO later than the day of the in-person activity. In the event of a request for revisions by the tutor, the work must be resubmitted within the timeframe indicated by the tutor. The materials can be downloaded by accessing the green area of the booked event and then clicking on the “DOCUMENTI TPV” icon.

  • I can no longer attend the TPV in-person training: How many days in advance must I notify you of my absence from the TPV in-person activity?
    You must promptly notify the office at tpv@uniecampus.it your absence (by the “END OF BOOKING” date indicated on the TPV calendar) so that your registration can be canceled and other students can book the event.

  • What happens in the event of unreported or late notification of absence from the TPV in person?
    In the event of unjustified absence or late notification of absence, reservations will be blocked for one month. Otherwise, in the event of justified absence (for example, documented illness), it will be possible to rebook the event after 15 days.
    The blocking period will start from the day the late absence is notified, following notification by the student to the relevant address tpv@uniecampus.it

  • I registered, but I was absent from the 4-hour in-person meeting. What can I do?
    Anyone who was absent from the 4-hour TPV in-person meeting for a given area will not be able to participate in the subsequent distance learning activities planned for that area. If the absence was not previously communicated or justified, the student will have their reservation blocked.

  • Where can I find the calendars for the TPV?
    The calendars are made available by the tutors and the TPV Office (tpv@uniecampus.it) and can be consulted on the University website at the following link:
    https://www.uniecampus.it/en/students/stage-and-placement/internships/curricular-internships/tpv-l-24/index.html

  • What are the days and times for TPV?
    Friday afternoon, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
    Saturday morning, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
    Tuesday morning, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

  • Are the meetings intended to last four full hours or academic hours (45 minutes)?
    The meetings last four full hours with a small break.

  • Which classrooms will be used for presential meetings?
    The classrooms will be communicated to students by email by the academic staff.

  • Are supervised distance learning activities (for each area) compulsory?
    Supervised activities are an integral part of the TPV program, therefore absences are not permitted except for serious, proven, and documented reasons. Any absences (which must be made up) must be communicated in advance to the tutor, who will assess each individual situation.

  • Who can I contact for information about POS terminals or questions about the platform?
    For information about the platform, please email:tpv@uniecampus.it

    • Mini Intensive Weeks
    In order to support third-year students who are already completing their exams, the University has developed a special calendar—THEREFORE ONLY FOR THIRD-YEAR STUDENTS—of mini intensive weeks in which they can take the second-year and third-year TPVs for all five areas in succession.

  • Where do they take place?
    They are held exclusively in person in Novedrate and Rome (for example, with no remote locations).

  • When do the intensive mini-weeks take place?
    From Thursday morning to Saturday morning, allowing students to complete the second-year and third-year TPVs for all five areas in succession.

  • Are there any prerequisites?
    No, but it is recommended that you have taken the exams in this subject area.

  • Where can I find the calendars for mini weeks?
    The calendars are made available by the tutors and the TPV Office (tpv@uniecampus.it) and can be consulted on the University Website at the following link:
    https://www.uniecampus.it/en/students/stage-and-placement/internships/curricular-internships/tpv-l-24/index.html

Weekly TPVs (Tuesday TPV)
aIn order to support students, weekly events have been scheduled. Currently, these events will only be available for second-year students and will take place as individual events.

  • Where do they take place?
    They are held exclusively in person in Novedrate and Rome (with no remote locations).

  • When do they take place?
    On Tuesday mornings from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in person at the booked location.

  • Who can participate?
    All students enrolled in the new L24 program who are officially enrolled in their second or third year.

  • Where can I find the calendars for mini weeks?
    The calendars are made available by the tutors and the TPV office (tpv@uniecampus.it) and can be consulted on the University Website at the following link:
    https://www.uniecampus.it/en/students/stage-and-placement/internships/curricular-internships/tpv-l-24/index.html