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The purpose of this study is to establish a basis for Korean graduate school of arts therapy paying close attention at the current problems associated with programs. The history of Korean arts therapy is divided into three periods: 1960-1980, 1980-2000, and 2000-present. I analysis the problems of arts therapy curricula of Korean graduate school dividing the curricula into Music Therapy, Dance/Movement Therapy, and Art Therapy. Through this literature review, several problems about arts therapy curricula in Korea were discussed, including the artistic capability of arts therapists, lack of credits and clinical practice, qualifications for therapists, and therapy methods suitable for Koreans emotion. Based on those problems, I suggest following curriculum for arts therapy graduate program. First, the significant increase in the current level of 24-30 credits for a master's degree. Korea's master's course only requires 24-30 credits in order to graduate while America requires 60credits. Secondary, more demand on clinical training is evitable. Third, Clinical training is significant to enhance the skills of therapy; thus graduate schools in Korea should develop more clinical training-related courses and qualified supervision must be given to graduate students.