Did you grow up speaking Spanish with your family or in your community? The U of A offers Spanish for Heritage Speakers courses created especially for students like you — to help you build on your existing language skills and connect them to your academic and professional goals.

Why Choose Heritage Spanish Courses?

• Earn credit faster: Complete all basic Spanish requirements (SPAN 10103-20203) by enrolling in an advanced heritage speaker course.

• Add a competitive credential: A Spanish minor or double major enhances your résumé and broadens your career options.

• Increase your earning potential: Bilingual professionals are in high demand across business, education, healthcare and many other fields.

Spring 2026 Course Options

• SPAN 21203 Heritage Speakers I — MWF 8:35 a.m.

• SPAN 31203 Heritage Speakers II — MWF 8:35 a.m.

• SPAN 41203 Heritage Speakers III — TTH 3:30 p.m.

Build Skills for Your Career

Go beyond the classroom with courses that connect language learning to real-world experience:

• SPAN 38803 Translation & Interpretation — Service-learning course with hands-on experience and community engagement.

• SPAN 45803 Advanced Spanish for Health Professions — Strengthen communication skills for careers in healthcare.

Fast Track Your Progress

Heritage speakers can take the Fast Track Exam to earn up to six credit hours — saving time and tuition while advancing toward a degree.

Ready to Learn More?

Reach out to our heritage speaker advisers for personalized guidance:

• Luis Fernando Restrepo — lrestr@uark.edu

• Raquel Castro — rcastros@uark.edu