Pathway into Cybersecuriy

Hello all,

I am sure you see plenty of posts like this and I'm sorry to have to add to it. My circumstance is a little tricky so I'm just reaching out for guidance and input.

I am 37m transitioning into a new career from human services/nonprofit both due to burnout and the fact that its been difficult to keep up with the current economy. Now, I dont need to make bank, even any entry-level position in IT would be 25-30k more than what I make now. I'm just looking to explore new interests and challenge myself.

I've been growing more and more interested in things like Algorithm Indoctrination, Psyops, and Cyberattacks but domestic and international that have had a large impact on the discourse in world and with the advancement of AI, I only see this getting worse. So I thought about exploring a career in AI Ethics/ Governance. But after doing more research, I am exploring the prospects of Cybersecurity, potentially CTI if the stars align.

The part I am hoping for guidance on is that my university has an individualized studies program where you can design your own degree plan by combing courses from various subjects. Given the area of focus I want to explore, I thought Cybersecurity, Psychology, and Criminal Justice would be the area ill pull courses from.

However, I am unsure whether this will be ideal as only 1/3rd of my courses would be in CS, and I dont know if id make more sense to declare CS as my major and specialize in that.

I intend to learn on my own in parallel to university as well.

So would a degree with a diverse focus like I mention above hinder my path getting into an already oversaturared and difficult career (I also know its not entry level and experience is needed, but im speaking more on the academics right now.

Ive provided links to the two degrees for context

https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/cybersecurity-bs

https://www.metrostate.edu/academics/programs/bachelor-of-applied-science-in