# Departments
The **Department** section allows you to document the various departments and their respective heads within the school. Departments serve as groupings for subjects (such as **General Education** and **Religious Education**)
## Access and Navigation
The **Departments** module can be found under **Planning** > **Planning Setup**.
If you cannot view the link from the list, check the privilege assigned to your user account or role.
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Contact your school’s system administrator to request view or edit access if you cannot access the rights management screen.
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## Create a New Department
To create a new department:
* Click **+ New Department** in the upper right corner
* Fill out the required details
* The **Department Code** and **Department Head** must be unique
* The **Department Head** dropdown displays only users with the **Faculty** role
* Click **Add Department** to save the new department
## Edit a Department
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Edits to Schedule Types are instantly reflected in the Scheduler View, regardless of the term selected in the main Planning menu.
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To edit a department:
* Select the department you want to modify and click the **Pencil** icon
* In the "Update Department Details" form, update the necessary fields. The **Department Code** and **Department Head** must remain unique
* Click **Update Department** to save your changes. You will be redirected to the Departments page, where your updates will be reflected immediately
## Delete a Department
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Departments that are currently assigned to a course cannot be deleted.
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To delete a department:
* Select the department you want to remove and click the **Trash Bin** icon
* A confirmation message will appear asking you to confirm the deletion
* Click **Delete** to proceed. The department will be permanently removed from the list
## Search a Department
To search for a department, enter a keyword or the exact department name in the **search bar** located in the upper-right corner. Press **Enter** to view all matching results.
## Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
**Question:** What is the difference between a Department and a College?
**Answer:** A **Department** is a group of related subjects, while a **College** is a group of degree programs.
