Integrating Generative AI in CSD Education: A Practical Tutorial for Faculty and Students

The rapid adoption of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in higher education has created both opportunities and challenges for Communication Sciences and Disorders (CSD) programs. This tutorial provides a structured, discipline-specific framework to support the ethical and effective integration of GenAI into academic and clinical education. The Foundational-Developmental-Analytical-Advanced Artificial Intelligence (FDAA-AI) framework is introduced alongside a six-step process to guide assignment design, align AI use with learner readiness, and promote independent clinical reasoning. Grounded in Bloom’s Taxonomy and the Kirkpatrick Evaluation Framework, the model emphasizes making student thinking visible, aligning assessment with cognitive processes, and maintaining accountability for clinical decision-making. Ethical considerations, including confidentiality, transparency, and competence, are integrated throughout. Practical clinical scenarios illustrate application across training levels. This tutorial aims to support faculty and students in leveraging AI as a tool for learning while preserving the foundational competencies essential for professional practice.