 The university operates under 11 colleges or schools , which collectively offer 194 bachelor 's degree programs , 68 master 's degree programs , 25 PhD programs , and a Juris Doctor program . BYU also manages some courses and majors through the David M. Kennedy Center for International Studies and " miscellaneous " college departments , including Undergraduate Education , Graduate Studies , Independent Study , Continuing Education , and the Honors Program . BYU 's Winter semester ends earlier than most universities in April since there is no Spring break , thus allowing students to pursue internships and other summer activities earlier . A typical academic year is broken up into two semesters : Fall ( September – December ) and Winter ( January – April ) , as well as two shorter terms during the summer months : Spring ( May – June ) and Summer ( July – August ) . 
