This paper discusses the professional ethics of education and what it requires. After an introduction, the second section deals with the nature of professional ethics, clarifying a variety of ethical principles. The defining traits of an education profession and the ethical issues involved are discussed. The third section focuses on common requirements of professional codes: a commitment to heightened standards of conduct; a commitment to competence; a commitment to diligence; the duty of reasonable communication; and the duty to report official misconduct. The fourth section applies the common requirements of professional codes to higher education. Appended are 27 reference notes. (SI)