Explore human cultures and societies, and gain a deep understanding of our global complexities and their implications on the human experience. Through the graduate degree in the field of anthropology and archaeology you: Build a foundation in the theories and methods of anthropology and archaeology through the investigation of the material culture of past societies; AND Enhance your understanding of the similarities and differences across cultures, including their origins and their contemporary implications for ideology, religion, gender, land use, ethnic conflict, race, and current political and environmental crises. At Harvard Extension School, your admission is based largely on your performance in three specific Harvard Extension courses that you complete before submitting an application.